Vegetarian Cuban Black Beans

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2 1/2 cups dried black beans

Fail-Proof Brown Rice, recipe follows

9 cups water, plus more for soaking beans

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped green bell pepper

3 tablespoons minced garlic or pickled garlic

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano, dried

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

3/4 dry Spanish wine

Fail-Proof Brown Rice:

1 1/2 cups brown rice

1 egg white, beaten

3 cups water

1/2 chicken bouillon cube

Olive oil