Sassi's Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 2 celery ribs, scraped and chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 red ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped or 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, including juice
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except for the cooked rice in a large heavy pot.

2. 2

   Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Turn heat off. Add cooked rice, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve with condiments of your choice.