Moros

Ingredients

 * 8 ounces black turtle beans
 * 2 to 3 bay leaves
 * 1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 8 ounces bacon, finely diced
 * 1 cup Spanish onion, finely diced
 * ½ cup diced red bell pepper
 * ½ cup diced green bell pepper
 * 2 tablespoons minced garlic
 * 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 3 cups white rice

Directions

 * Boil 1 gallon water, beans and herbs in 8 quart pot.
 * Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until beans are tender.
 * Remove from heat and strain, reserving beans and liquid.
 * Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
 * Heat olive oil in the pot over high heat, add bacon and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp, stirring frequently.
 * Add onion and peppers, cooking for 3 more minutes.
 * Add garlic, cumin, beans and 4 cups of bean liquid.
 * Bring to a boil and stir in salt.
 * Add rice.
 * With heat on high, stir constantly until most water has evaporated.
 * Cover with lid and put in oven for about 25 minutes.