Recipe#26315

Title: Black Beans 04

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lack Beans 
 
1 lb black beans, rinsed
2 lg onion, coarsely chopped
3 green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 c olive oil
6 oz tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T salt
1/2 ts pepper
1 ts oregano
1 ts sugar
2 T vinegar, white
 
Soak beans in water to cover--overnight.  In same water bring to
boil, lower heat, and cook beans slowly till tender, adding more
water if needed.  Drain and reserve liquid. Set aside. Saute onions
and green peppers in olive oil until tender.  Cool slightly and
puree in a blender. Combine with tomato paste, garlic, salt, pepper
and oregano.  Cook while stirring for 5 minutes.  Add beans and
cook for 10 minutes more, adding reserved liquid to thin to slightly
syrupy consistency.  Blend in sugar and vinegar and adjust seasonings.
Cool and refrigerate.  Reheat gently, adjusting seasonings, and
serve with pork or beef roast.