Cuban Black Beans
["2 c. water", "6 oz. dry black beans (about 1 c.)", "1 small green bell pepper, chopped", "1 small onion, sliced", "1 clove garlic, finely chopped", "1 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil", "dash of pepper", "1 bay leaf", "3/4 tsp. crushed dried oregano leaves", "1/2 tsp. ground cumin", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. hot cooked rice"]
["If desired, can soak beans in brandy overnight instead of water.", "Next day, heat water and beans to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; boil 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.", "Cook and stir green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender; stir into beans.", "Add enough water to cover beans, if necessary.", "Heat to boiling; reduce heat.", "Stir in bay leaf, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.", "Cover and simmer until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.", "Remove bay leaf.", "Serve over rice.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["water", "black beans", "green bell pepper", "onion", "clove garlic", "olive", "pepper", "bay leaf", "oregano", "ground cumin", "salt", "rice"]