Black Beans and Rice

This is a favorite.  I have served it as a side with rice and sometimes brown a ring sausage that has been sliced to make it a full meal.  I often will double this recipe.

4 servings
time to make 45 min 15 min prep
2     tablespoons olive oil
1/2     cup chopped onions
1/4     cup chopped green peppers
2     cloves of minced garlic
1 (15     ounce) can black beans (undrained)
3/4     cup water
1     teaspoon oregano
1/4     teaspoon sugar
2    teaspoon cumin
1    teaspoon chicken bullion
1/2    teaspoon garlic powder
1    teaspoon salt
1     tablespoon cooking wine or cider vinegar
2     cups cooked white rice

   1. Heat oil in a medium sauce pan, sauté onion,green pepper, and garlic.
   2. Sauté until tender@8-10 minutes.
   3. Add in remaining ingredients and stir until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced@ 20 minutes.
   4. Serve over white rice.