->Black Bean 06 <-

serves: 4

1 cup dried black beans

1 bay leaf

2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 medium red onion, diced

1 large green pepper, diced

1 large red bell pepper, diced

1 cup corn kernels

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

Place the beans in a colander and rinse with cold water. Pick over

the beans to remove any stones. Place the beans in a clean pot,

cover with fresh cold water and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain. In a large pot, combine the beans, onion quarters,

bay leaf, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, cumin, coriander

and cayenne pepper with 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.

Drain the liquid from the beans and remove the onions, garlic and bay leaf. Combine the black beans, red onion, green and red pepper

and corn in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix the lime juice,

vinegar and oil. Pour over the beans and vegetables and toss to

combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding additional cayenne

pepper if you want the salad spicier.