Ingredients
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil8ounces sausage (we use andouille or spicy turkey sausage)1cup chopped onion (about ½ large)¾cup chopped red bell pepper2garlic cloves, finely chopped¾teaspoon dried oregano¾teaspoon ground cumin¼teaspoon ground coriander4cups water2⁄3pound dried black beans, rinsed well1bay leaf¼teaspoon ground cayenne¼cup sherry 2teaspoons red wine vinegar1¼teaspoons sea salt½teaspoon lime zest
Preparation
Put the oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Quick Cook function and press Start. Once oil is hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes, add the sausage; cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove sausage; reserve. Add the onions, ½ of the red peppers, garlic, and spices. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the water, beans, and bay leaf. Switch to the Soup function and set the timer for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Close the lid of the cooker and press Start. Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking time, open the lid of the cooker and stir in the reserved red peppers, sausage and the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
