This recipe is full of fiber and flavor!

Ingredients

*2 C. dried black beans
*2 1/2 qts. water
*2 garlic cloves
*2 med. yellow onions
*1/2 C. vegetable oil
*1/2 tsp. salt
*1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
*1/4 tsp. whole fennel seeds
*1/4 tsp. basil
*1 tsp. granulated sugar
*1 tsp. dried mustard
*1 tsp. grated lemon rind
*1/4 tsp. ground allspice
*1 tsp. dried cilantro
*1 C. canned condensed tomato sauce
*3 Tbs. lemon juice

Directions

Soak beans overnight in 1/2 quart of the water.  Remove skin from the garlic and mince.  Remove skin from the onions and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Put oil, onions, and garlic in a medium frying pan on medium heat. Saute until onions are limp, not brown. Drain oil.  Combine all ingredients except lemon juice in a large soup pot.  Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil, then lower the temperature to medium-low.  Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until the beans are soft.  Add lemon juice and stir right before serving.