Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black beans
2 onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Rinse black beans.
Cover with water and soak overnight.
Cook black beans in same water about 1 1/2 hours.
Saute onions, green peppers and garlic in olive oil.
Add to black beans.
Add oregano, salt and pepper and bay leaves.
Cook over low heat for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender and liquid has thickened.
Add 1 teaspoon vinegar just before serving. Serve over yellow or white rice.