Creole Beans & Rice

Ingredients

3 c kidney beans
1/2 ts cayenne pepper
3/8 ts allspice
3 scallions
1 slice cucumber
2 tomatoes
3/4 c parsley
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 1/2 tb cider vinegar
1 ds tabasco oil
3 tb vegetable oil
1 onion
4 garlic
3 celery stalks
1 carrot
2 green peppers
3/8 c tomato paste
1 ts cider vinegar
1 1/2 ts brown sugar
1 ts dijon mustard
1 pn salt
2 ts oregano
1/8 ts cayenne
2 1/2 c 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 1/4 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"