Black Beans with Saffron Rice

==Description==
===Ingredients===
* 2 cup black beans
* 4 cup water
* 1 x Onion, halved
* 3 x bay leaves
* 6 x garlic cloves, whole
* 2 cup rice
* 1/3 tsp saffron
GARNISH 
* 6 x tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 2 cup onions, chopped
* 6 tbl olive oil
* 2 tbl wine vinegar
* 1 tsp Ground cumin
* 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
* 4 tbl Fresh basil, or parsley
* black pepper
==Directions==
* Rinse and sort the beans.
* Put into a large, heavy pot with lid.
* Cover with the 4 cups water.
* Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat.
* Add the halved onions, bay leaves and garlic to beans.
* Place over low heat and cook, covered, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
* Remove and discard the Onion, bay leaves and garlic cloves.
* Keep beans warm.
* Prepare the garnish about 1 hour before serving.
* Place the tomatoes and Onion into a serving bowl.
* Add the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, Cayenne, parsley or basil and black pepper to taste.
* Toss to blend.
* Bring 4 cups water to boiling in a heavy saucepan with tight fitting lid.
* Add the rice and saffron threads
* Stir well, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the water.
* To serve, place the rice, black beans, and the garnish into separate bowls. .
== See also ==
Category:American Vegetarian
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Saffron Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Wine vinegar Recipes