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1 pound black beans, dry, sorted and rinsed
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1 14-1/2 ounce can canned tomatoes, whole, undrained
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1 cup celery, sliced
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1 cup onion, chopped
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1 cup green pepper, chopped
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1 ham hocks, smoked
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
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4 cups water
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to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper
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4 cups rice, hot cooked
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1/2 cup (2 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup picante sauce
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