"A dish of hearty black beans sprinkled with bits of crispy bacon, plenty of warming spices and just a hint of heat from a diced jalapeño, all served over simple white rice. You can even make it vegan by omitting the bacon! This is a stick-to-your-ribs and have-'em-coming-back-for-more kind of meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound black beans, soaked overnight
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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6 pieces bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces (if you like - make vegetarian by omitting)
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1 shallot, finely minced
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1 large jalapeño pepper, finely minced
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6 cloves garlic, finely minced
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5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 cups cooked rice (according to package directions)
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fresh cilantro, for garnish