Creole Beans& Rice

Ingredients

800 gr kidney beans
1 gr cayenne pepper
1 gr allspice
3 scallions
1 slice cucumber
2 tomatoes
20 gr parsley
60 ml vegetable oil
50 ml cider vinegar
1 d tabasco oil
45 ml vegetable oil
1 onion
4 garlic
3 celery stalks
1 carrot
2 green peppers
90 gr tomato paste
5 ml cider vinegar
7 gr brown sugar
5 ml dijon mustard
1 gr salt
4 gr oregano
1 gr cayenne
300 gr rice

Instructions

Combine scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, oil, cider vinegar, tabasco with the cayenne & allspice to make the salsa. Saute onions & garlic in remaining oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add celery & carrots & cook for another 2 minutes. Add pepper & continue to saute till the vegetables are tender. Whisk together the tomato paste with quarter cup of red wine, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, herbs & spices. Add to the vegetables. Combine the beans with the vegetables & stir thoroughly, Simmer for 30 minutes. Layer the saute mixture with the hot rice & salsa & serve. "New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant"