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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 315 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    From  Make It Simple-The Best of Cooking Light  Time to make does not include soaking time for beans. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 lb dried black beans  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups vegetable broth  |  
                                                2 cups onions, chopped  |  
                                                2 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped  |  
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                3 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried cilantro  |  
                                                2 teaspoons ground cumin  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried oregano  |  
                                                2 tablespoons red wine vinegar  |  
                                                2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes  |  
                                                5 cups cooked rice  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sort and wash beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain beans. 2. In crock pot, combine beans, 2 cups water, vegetable broth, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, fennel seeds, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. 3. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or until vegetables are tender. 4. Stir in vinegar and tomatoes. 5. Serve over rice.                              | 
                         
                         
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