Black Bean Stew
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Soups |
| 1/2 | c | Brown rice |
| 1 | c | Water |
| 2 | c | Cooked black beans; reserving some of the cooking liquid (a 15-oz can of black beans will work fine if you have little time; don't pour off the liquid or drain the beans) |
| 1 | sm | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | Cloves crushed garlic; or more to taste | |
| 1/2 | ts | Cumin |
| 1/2 | ts | Oregano |
| 1/2 | ts | Basil |
| 1/2 | ts | Ginger |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 1/4 | ts | Red pepper (optional) |
| 1/4 | c | Cheap red wine (optional) |
| 1 | Vegetarian sausage link; crumbled (optional) | |
| Salt and pepper | ||
| 1 | c | Shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
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