Black Bean Stew

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Background

A cheap recipe I use to sustain myself.

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Recipe

8 servings. 20-30 minute prep time. LOW: 8-10 hours HIGH: 5-6 hours.

Ingredients

2   cups            dry rice (makes 2 servings or 2 cups of cooked rice, refrigerate the rest)
2   cups (1 lb)     dry black beans
1                   yellow onion (diced)
3                   Roma tomatoes (diced)
2-3                 potatoes, cubed
2-3                 bell peppers
3-4                 fresh jalapeños (optional, for heat level or spicyness)
2-3                 carrots, sliced (optional)
6   cups            water if beans are soaked; else 7 cups
6   tablespoons     Better than Bouillion (1 spoon for each cup of water. Chicken broth will do.)
                    salt
                    black pepper
                    garlic powder
                    optional spices
1   lb              frozen spinach (optional)
1-2 lbs             protein (optional)

1. Soak beans overnight.
2. Cook rice 30 minutes before serving.
3. Chop vegetables and throw in pot.
4. Add all ingredients besides spinach.
5. Cook in slow cooker. LOW: 8-10 hours, HIGH: 5-6 hours.
6. Throw in frozen spinach at the last hour/half hour.
7. Add rice to bowl. Scoop 1 to 2 servings of stew on top. Optionally add cheese, hot sauce, sour cream, etc. to suppliment. Makes excellent burrito filling.
8. Eat it.

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