Ingredients

1 lb. dried black beans (about 2 1/3 cup), picked over and rinsed but not soaked

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 Tbsp olive oil

8 cups of water

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions

• Bring black beans, onion, garlic, olive oil, water, 1/2 tsp salt, oregano, cumin and garlic powder to a boil in a large, heavy bottomed pot.
• Reduce the heat and simmer covered until beans are tender (about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs)
• If the beans are too thick for your liking add additional water. If they are too thin cook uncovered until the thickness has improved.
• Add the red wine vinegar and the remaining salt. Allow to cook for about 10 more minutes.
• Serve over rice or on its own. We like it over rice with various toppings: chopped onion, jalapeno, and pico do gallo.

Shopping List (items you will need)

dried black beans

Pantry Items (items you may already have)

onion

garlic

olive oil

salt

oregano

cumin

garlic powder

red wine vinegar