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1 lg onion -- chopped

1 clove garlic -- minced

2 TB oil

1 c black beans

1 bay leaf

3 1/2 c water

1/2 ts coriander seed

2 stalks celery -- chopped

1 tomato -- chopped

1 orange -- sliced - save 1/2

: for garnish 1 c brown rice -- uncooked

1/2 c bread crumbs -- toasted

Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender, in large pot. Add beans, water, bay leaf and cover. Soak overnight. The next day add, coriander, celery, tomato and 1/2 orange. Simmer 2-3 hours until beans are tender, adding water if necessary. Cook rice, about 45 minutes before serving, using 2 1/2-3 cups of water. Serve beans over rice, garnish with orange slices and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Recipe By : From: Rooby -