Recipe

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• 1 lb dried black beans , sorted and rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 5 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp ground cumin (optional)
• 1 finely chopped jalapeno
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups hot cooked rice , for serving

• 1 Soak beans overnight.
• 2 Combine all ingredients except rice in slow cooker 6 to 8 hours or until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• 3 Remove bay leaves.
• 4 Serve beans over rice.