Black bean with peppers & cumin vinaigrette

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupDried black beans, soaked
4cupsWater
1eachBay leaf
½teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1eachClove garlic, minced
¼teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonHot pepper sauce
1tablespoonChopped cilantro
2tablespoonsOlive oil
½eachRed pepper, diced
½eachYellow pepper, diced
½eachGreen pepper, diced
1eachRed onion, diced
4eachesScallion, thinly sliced

Directions

Drain beans & rinse well. Put in a large pot with the water & bay leaf. Bring to a boil & simmer for 1 to 1½ hours. Drain.

Combine salt, vinegar, garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, cilantro & olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over warm beans. Toss well. Add reemaining ingredients. Toss gently, garnish with fresh cilantro & serve at room temperature.

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