Ingredients
- 1 bag dried black beans
- 1 green bell pepper -- cored & halved
- 1 medium onion -- peeled & halved
- 3 cloves garlic -- peeled & flattened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Sofrto Seasoning
- 1/3 cup or less olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic -- minced
- 1 medium onion -- finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper -- finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Sort the beans, removing any small stones. Rinse and place the beans in a
- container filled with water to cover. Add salt and soak overnight,
- covered.
- Discard the salted water and rinse the beans. Place them in a crock pot or
- in a large pot over the stove adding fresh water to cover the beans and
- add bell pepper, onion and garlic. Bring to boil. Lower the heat to
- medium low and cook covered until the beans are tender; 1-2 hours.
- Discard the pepper and onion.
- SEASONING:
- Warm the olive oil in a skillte over medium heat. Saute' garlic for 1
- minute, then add the onion and green pepper. Saute' for 3 minutes. Stir
- in oregano, bay leaf and salt.
- Stir the seasoning to the pot and boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar and vinegar during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Season to taste.