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    Meats, Grains Caribbean Rice 6 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    2 c Chicken stock
    1 c Rice
    1 Jar (7.5-oz) roasted red peppers; drained & cut in short thin strips
    1/2 Green pepper; cut in short thin strips
    2 Cloves garlic; minced
    2 cn (16-oz) black beans; drained & rinsed
    2 tb White vinegar (up to)
    10 ds Tabasco sauce
    3 tb Finely chopped fresh cilantro or oregano

    INSTRUCTIONS

    submitted by: 102737.1203@CompuServe.COM
Bring stock to boil, add rice.  Reduce to low and simmer, covered, until
liquid absorbed.
Spray large non-stick skillet with non-stick spray.  Heat over med-high
heat.  Add peppers and garlic, saute 2 minutes.  Add black beans, vinegar &
Tabasco.  Bring to boil, reduce to low heat, cover & simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in reserved rice & cilantro or oregano. Serves 6
Recipe Archive -  5 August 96
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