Ingredients
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1 lb dried black beans
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10 cups water
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2/3 cup olive oil
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1 large onion, minced
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4 garlic cloves, pounded
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4 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons vinegar
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2 tablespoons wine
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, minced
Instructions
- Wash beans.
- In a large pot, soak the beans with the first chopped bell pepper in water until swollen. Overnight?.
- **It doesn't say so but I'd drain it at this point and add new water so the beans won't be so musical if you know what I mean.**.
- Cook until soft about 45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a medium pan. Add onion, second bell pepper and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add 1 cup of cooked beans and mash them well. Add mixture to bean pot.
- Add dry seasonings to the pot.
- Cover and boil 1 hour.
- Add vinegar and wine.
- Cover and simmer 1 hour.
- If broth is too watery, uncover and cook until it thickens.
- Just before serving stir in the olive oil.