Black Bean Chili - The Whole Food Nut

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans, (rinsed and soaked 6 hours or overnight)
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 tsp dried oregano
• 4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 onions, (diced)
• 8 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 28 oz can tomato, (diced)
• 2 tsp chipotle chili, (minced)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
• 1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)
• garnishes (optional) (pumpkin seeds, chopped red onion, avocado, salsa)