Black Beans

This is a simple dish yet full of flavor.  Thank you Julie Wert for providing me the recipe.



BLACK BEANS AND RICE

• 1 onion
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1-2 carrots
• 1 stick of celery
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 1 tablespoon of crushed cumin seed
• 2-3 cans of black beans
• 2 cups of brown rice
• 1 envelope of Vigo Flavoring and Coloring

Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, jalapeno pepper, and bell pepper.  Once chopped add to a saucepan and saute' in olive oil.  Add the oregano and cumin.  Then add the tomatoes.  Simmer for 10-15 minutes then add the cans of black beans.  Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

Serve over rice that you’ve added 1 envelope of Vigo Flavoring and Coloring to cooking water.  You can also add meat, like leftover ham or pork, or sausage to taste.