Black Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.