Black Beans Recipe

In a medium stockpot combine soaked beans (see Editor's Note) water onion green pepper garlic bay leaves salt cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer covered until beans are tender about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary so that the beans don't dry out or scorch.

When beans are tender stir in wine vinegar and olive oil.