BLACK BEANS

1 cup black beans, rinsed well
2 cups water
bring to boil, turn off heat, cover, sit for one hour

2 cups water
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 slices center cut bacon (very lean), snipped into 1/2 inch lengths
1 tsp chili powder
1 vegetable bouillon cube

1/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced 1/4 inch thick, vertically

Bring beans to a boil with the added 2 cups water. Drop in the onion, bacon, chili powder, and vegetable bouillon cube. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Add sliced green bell pepper – about a half hour before cooking is finished, and remove the green pepper slices before serving.