INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (2 cups) dried black beans
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6 cups water
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6 allspice berries
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1 stick cinnamon
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1 teaspoon cumin seed
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1 teaspoon coriander seed
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¼ teaspoon aniseed
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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¼ cup diced red bell pepper
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¼ cup diced green bell pepper
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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1 to 2 tablespoons chile powder
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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Cornbread crust:
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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Toppings:
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½ cup sour cream or nonfat yogurt
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¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
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½ cup sliced black olives
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro