Caribbean Rice & Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large pimiento
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 16-ounce cans black beans
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 5-10 dashes hot sauce
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt & freshly ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pimientos or red peppers, green peppers and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add black beans, vinegar and hot sauce to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve accompanied by additional hot sauce.