Spiced Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (16 ounce) cans black beans, 2 cans drained and rinsed, 1 can undrained
4 slices bacon, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 jalapenos or 3 serrano peppers, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup fresh brewed coffee
1/2 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons dark rum
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Saute the bacon until almost crispy, don't drain.
Add vegetables, spice blend, garlic and bay leaf. Stir and simmer until veggies are tender.
Add the beans, coffee, rum, curry, lime juice.
Simmer until hot.
Add salt and pepper to taste.