1 lb Black beans, soaked
8 c Water
2 tb Salt
1 c Onion, chopped
1 c Green pepper, chopped
1 c Celery, chopped
1 c Carrots, chopped
8 tb Olive oil
6 Garlic cloves
1 tb Cumin
4 ts White vinegar
1 t Soy sauce
Simmer beans in water till soft. Saute onions, pepper, celery & carrots in olive oil til the onions turn golden brown. Add garlic, cumin, vinegar & soy sauce. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Drain about 1/2 c water from beans & add it to the saute. Cook over a low heat for 30 minutes. Combine vegetables with beans. Cook for another 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Joel Rapp, “Mother Nature’s Vegetarian Feasts”