This Latin favorite is a good source of fiber and protein.
Ingredients
1 pound dry black beans
7 cups water
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar)
6 cups white rice, cooked in unsalted water
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Pick through beans and remove the bad ones. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
In large soup pot or dutch oven, stir together beans, water, green pepper, onion, oil, bay leaves, garlic and salt. Boil, covered, for 1 hour.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until beans are very tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
Remove about 1/3 of the beans, mash and return to the pot. Stir and heat through.
Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice or vinegar when ready to serve.
