Black Beans and Rice III

Ingredients

 * ingredients
 * 16 oz (1) pkg dried black beans
 * 1 med size green pepper, chopped
 * 1/4 cup Onion, divided chopped
 * 2 1/2 cup qts water, divided
 * 2 cl garlic, minced
 * 1/2 tsp dried whole oregano
 * 1/4 tsp ground cumin
 * 3 tbsp vinegar
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 3 cup rice, cooked hot
 * -cooked without salt/fat

Directions
Sort and wash beans. Combine beans, green pepper, and 2 tb Onion in a large dutch oven. Cover with 6 cups of water, and soak overnight. Add remaining 4 cups water to dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 ½ hrs or until beans are tender. Combine remaining 2 tb Onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl; mash mixture, using a fork. Stir in vinegar. Add vinegar mixture and salt to beans. Simmer, uncovered, an additional 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice