Caribbean Coffee Black Beans

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 small onion, chopped
1/4 small red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 bay leaf
19 ounces canned black beans, cooked
1/4 cup strong coffee
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dark rum
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and pepper

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and bay leaf. Sauté the garlic, onion, red pepper and jalapeno until tender.
2. Stir in the beans, coffee, lime juice, rum, cumin and coriander and reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed or evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Makes 4 servings