Cuban Black Beans Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans ((or use 3 cans, drained))
• 8 cups water or stock (I used a homemade veggie stock (skip if using canned beans))
• 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 large white onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• For Serving. Lime wedges, fresh chopped parsley, cooked white rice (if desired)