Cuban Beans and Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound dried black beans
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups organic vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
• 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
• 5 cups hot cooked rice
• Hot sauce (optional)