Recipe#3288

Title: Black Bean

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4 c dried black turtle beans
 crushed garlic cloves
 2 tsp ground cumin
 2 1/4 tsp salt
 black pepper to taste
 2 Tsp dried basil
 1/2 tsp dried oregano
 crushed red pepper or cayenne, to taste
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 green bell pepper, chopped
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1/2 c tomato puree
 4 oz can diced green chiles
 grated cheese
 sour cream
 Soak the beans in plenty of water for several hours  or overnight.
 Drain off the soaking water, and cook in fresh boiling water, partly
 covered, until tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Check the water level
 during cooking; add more as necessary. Transfer the cooked beans
 to a large kettle or saucepan. Include about 2 to 3 cups of their
 cooking water.
 In a heavy skillet, saute  garlic, seasonings, lime juice, and bell
 peppers in olive oil over medium-low heat until the peppers are
 tender (10 to 15 minutes).
 Add the saute to the cooked beans, along with tomato puree and
 minced green chilies. Simmer, covered, over very low heat, stirring
 every now and then, for about 45 minutes. 
 Serve topped with red onion salsa and, if desired, grated cheese
 and sour cream.