Haitian Black Beans

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups dried black beans, picked over rinsed and soaked
* 4 cups water
* 2 large onion, chopped
* 1 cup chopped green pepper
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 2 bay leaves
* ½ tsp salt (if desired)
* ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
* ¼ tsp oregano
* ¼ tsp thyme
* 3 tbsp cider vinegar
* 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos, drained and chopped
== Directions ==
# Drain soaked beans and add them to water in medium saucepan.
# Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
# Add onions, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme and simmer the ingredients 1 hour longer.
# Check after 40 minutes add more water if necessary.
# Stir in vinegar, simmer for another minute.
# Five minutes before serving the beans remove the bay leaves, stir in pimento and heat the beans, stirring often to avoid scorching.
# Good served with rice.
Category:Haitian Vegetarian
Category:Black bean Recipes
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