Black Bean with Peppers & Cumin Vinaigrette

1 1/4 c Dried black beans, soaked

4 c Water

1 ea Bay leaf

1/2 ts Salt

1 tb Red wine vinegar

1 ea Clove garlic, minced

1/4 ts Cumin

1 ts Hot pepper sauce

1 tb Chopped cilantro

2 tb Olive oil

1/2 ea Red pepper, diced

1/2 ea Yellow pepper, diced

1/2 ea Green pepper, diced

1 ea Red onion, diced

4 ea Scallion, thinly sliced

Drain beans & rinse well. Put in a large pot with the water & bay leaf. Bring to a boil & simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Combine salt, vinegar, garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, cilantro & olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over warm beans. Toss well. Add reemaining ingredients. Toss gently, garnish with fresh cilantro & serve at room temperature. Source Unknown