Recipe Name Black Beans without Rice Submitted by dbcarlson Recipe Description Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 30

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, canned, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) green pepper, chopped 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Peppers, sweet, red, raw, chopped 1/2 cup, diced celery 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon, crumbled bay leaf - WHOLE - NOT CRUMBLED 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1 1/8 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium, canned Steps Sequence Step 1 Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add all chopped vegetables through garlic cloves. Saute until soft--about 5 minutes. Add beans, seasonings, red wine vinegar and broth. Cover and simmer gently, about 10 minutes to heat through and infuse spices. Remove the lid and continue to simmer a brief time to reduce liquid.