Black Beans with Saffron Rice Recipe - Vegetarian Dish from the USA

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion , halved
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 garlic cloves , whole
• 2 cups rice
• 0.33 tsp saffron
• GARNISH
• 6 tomatoes , seeded and chopped
• 2 cups onions , chopped
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp wine vinegar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 tbsp fresh basil , or parsley
• black pepper