Black beans and rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBlack beans;
1teaspoonOregano;
1largeOnion; chopped
3Bay leaves;
1cloveGarlic;
½cupVinegar;
1Green pepper; chopped
2cupsCooked brown rice;
2teaspoonsOlive oil;
1Ham hock; trim fat

Directions

Wash the beans and soak overnight in 2 quarts of cold water. Saute the onion ( and it's just as good if you leave the onion raw), garlic and pepper in the oil. Combine all the ingredients except the vinegar and rice, and cook over low heat until the beans are tender. Add the vinegar and serve over the rice.