Classic Cuban Beans and Rice

Makes 9 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups (12 ounces) dry black beans or red kidney beans
* 7 cups water, divided
* 2 teaspoons salt, divided
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped Onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
* 2 tablespoons dry red wine
* 5 cups hot cooked rice
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
== Directions ==
# Rinse beans. Soak overnight in 3-1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt or bring to a boil, boil for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let stand 1 hour. Drain.
# Combine beans, salt, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, black pepper and remaining 3-1/2 cups water in 4-quart Dutch oven.
# Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf.
# Cook green pepper, Onion and garlic in medium skillet in oil until tender crisp.
# Stir vegetables and wine into beans.
# Combine rice and parsley.
# Spoon rice onto serving plate. Top with beans.
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