1 (16 oz.) can black beans
3 tsp. olive oil
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 sm. cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 tsp. sugar
Pinch of oregano
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. rice
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. white wine

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy pot, saute onion, garlic, and green pepper until tender. Add salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, bay leaf, black beans, and water. Bring to boil. Add rice. Turn heat to low, simmer 1/2 hour. Add vinegar and wine. When ready to serve, stir in 1 teaspoon olive oil. Serves 3 to 4.