Recipe Cuban Black Beans I (Vegetarian)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 minced hot green chile peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot.
• Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

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