Black Beans With Vinaigrette(Makes 4 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. dry black beans, soaked in water overnight
4 to 5 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. vegetable juice
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
sprigs of cilantro (for garnish)

Preparation

Drain beans and rinse well.
Put in a large saucepan with water and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Lower heat, cover and simmer until soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Drain beans, remove bay leaf and return beans to saucepan.