Easy Crock Pot Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) dried black beans, rinsed and sorted
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)
• Avocado slices (optional)