Black Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small bag black beans
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 bouillon cubes (chicken)
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. oil
1 c. chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
6 oz. can tomato paste
cooked rice
sour cream
chopped tomato and onion

Preparation

Soak beans in water for 6 hours; drain.
Or for faster preparation, bring beans to a simmer; turn off and let sit for 1 hour, then drain.
Saute until tender the oil, onion, green pepper and garlic.
Add to drained beans.
Cover beans with water, just barely.
Add bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and wine vinegar.
Lamb shanks or pork can be added now (optional).