Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. black beans, soaked overnight and cooked until soft
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 1/4 c. long grain rice
salt and pepper

Preparation

Drain the cooked beans and mash 3 tablespoons to a paste with a fork, adding a little water if necessary.
Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and pepper until soft.
Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Add the bean paste and stir.
Add the cooked beans and uncooked rice and enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is done.
Serve hot.
Preparation time:
15 minutes.
Cooking time:
1 to 1 1/2 hours for the beans and 25 to 30 minutes for the finished dish.