Black Beans and Rice

1 lb. black beans
1 medium onion, chopped
6 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. water
pinch oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 c. brown rice, cooked

WASH beans. BRING to boil in water. TURN off heat, and let stand 1 hour. Pour water
off and add fresh water. ADD bay leaf and oregano. BRING to boil. SIMMER 2 hours or
until beans are tender. SAUTE onion, green pepper, and garlic in water. STIR into beans
with salt and cumin. ADD rice. SIMMER 10–15 minutes. REMOVE bay leaf.