Haiti Caribbean Rice And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry beans
6 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil or margarine
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. rice
4 c. reserved bean liquid
1 large tomato

Preparation

Soak overnight or by quick method 2 cups dry pigeon peas, pinto beans or kidney beans, water and salt.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer just until tender, about 40 minutes.
Drain beans, reserving liquid.
Heat in large covered skillet the oil or margarine; add garlic, green onions, tomato, parsley, pepper and drained beans.
Saute about 5 minutes.
Add rice and reserved bean liquid.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook 20 to 25 minutes without stirring.