Black Beans with Marinated Tomatoes

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Black Beans with Marinated Tomatoes

 

Beans:

2 cups dried black beans

6 cups water

2 large garlic cloves

1 onion, studded with 8 cloves

2 onions, chopped

1 1arge green pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups cooked brown rice

 

Place beans and water in large pot.

Add 2 whole garlic cloves and 1 whole onion, studded with 8 whole cloves.

(Make a small hole for each clove in the side of the onion with a toothpick,

then push the stem end into the hole.)

Cook over low heat about 2 hours.

Remove the garlic and the whole onion.

Add chopped onions and green pepper.

Cook an additional hour until beans are tender.

 

Marinated Tomatoes:

6 tomatoes, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons wine vinegar

4 to 5 dashes tabasco sauce

 

Combine all ingredients.

Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour.

Serve the beans over brown rice, with some of the marinated tomatoes on top.

Makes 8 servings.