Cuban Black Beans | Town & Country Markets

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black beans
• 16 cups water, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 garlic cloves (2 whole, 4 minced)
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro