1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped chili peppers
in brine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup cold water
3 large cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped red onion

Put all ingredients except parsley and onion in blender. Process until smooth. Cut onion into quarters. Add onion to blender and pulse several times to coarsely chop. Transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add fresh vegetables and/or beans of your choice. Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving. May be refrigerated for 24 hours.