Cuban Beans and Rice

Submitted by janem123

"From "Make It Simple--The Best of Cooking Light" Time to make does not include soaking time for beans."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups bell peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 5 cups cooked rice

directions

1. Sort and wash beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain beans.
2. In crock pot, combine beans, 2 cups water, vegetable broth, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, fennel seeds, cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
3. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in vinegar and tomatoes.
5. Serve over rice.