Black Beans And Ham Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dried black beans (or substitute with 3 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced (preferably smoked or leftover ham for deep flavor)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• Spice/Seasoning Ground cumin 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon Dried oregano 1 teaspoon Bay leaf 1 Salt To taste Black pepper ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Sliced green onions
• A squeeze of lime juice for brightness
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt dollop for creaminess