Black Beans And Rice
["1 lb. black beans", "1/4 lb. ham for seasoning", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 green peppers, chopped", "1 bay leaf", "1/8 tsp. oregano", "1 tsp. salt", "3 to 4 c. cold water", "2 pkg. yellow rice", "chopped green onions, fat-free sour cream and tomato for garnish (optional)"]
["Wash beans thoroughly.", "Cover with water and put in large pot to soak overnight.", "Drain beans and place in crock-pot with 3 to 4 cups of water.", "Add all other ingredients, except the rice.", "Cook on high for 1 hour, then cook 8 to 10 hours on low.", "Remove bay leaf.", "Cook rice according to directions on package.", "Serve beans over rice.", "Garnish as desired.", "This is a low-fat, high fiber meal."]
["black beans", "ham for seasoning", "onion", "clove garlic", "green peppers", "bay leaf", "oregano", "salt", "cold water", "yellow rice", "green onions"]