1 lb. dried black beans
1 green pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lg. onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cumin
3 bay leaves
3 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. dry white wine
2 tbsp. olive oil
White rice
Chopped onions

Rinse black beans thoroughly. Soak overnight in 10 cups water. Do not drain after soaking. Add the green pepper to the water and beans. Then either put into pressure cooker for 45 minutes or cook them on top of the stove for 2 hours, until beans are tender.

Heat the olive oil and saute chopped onion, garlic and second green pepper. Add to the beans with all the spices except for vinegar, wine and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Cook together for 1 hour. Add vinegar, wine and olive oil before serving. Serve over rice and top with chopped onion. Serves 10.