Black Beans And Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Sort and wash beans.
2. 2
   Place in a Dutch oven.
3. 3
   Cover with water 2-inches above beans.
4. 4
   Let soak 8 hours.
5. 5
   Drain.
6. 6
   Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Place over medium-high heat until hot.
8. 8
   Add onion, green pepper and garlic.
9. 9
   Saute until tender.
10. 10
    Add beans, salt, pepper, chopped tomato, water and vinegar.
11. 11
    Bring mixture to a boil.
12. 12
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
13. 13
    Add tomato paste.
14. 14
    Cook an additional 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Serve over rice.
16. 16
    Top each serving with tomato, green onions and yogurt.