BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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[edit] Description

Makes 4 servings

[edit] Ingredients

• black beans:
• 1 cup cooked Ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 16-ounce can black beans, undrained
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• rice:
• 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 cups cooked rice
• cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers for garnish (optional)

[edit] Directions

black beans: Cook Ham, carrot, celery, Onion, jalapeno and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium heat until vegetables are soft but not brown. Add Beans and ground pepper; stir until thoroughly heated. rice: Cook peppers in butter in large skillet over medium heat until peppers are soft but not brown. Add rice; stir until thoroughly heated. Serve black beans over rice. Garnish with cilantro leaves and hot yellow peppers, if desired.