Black Beans

Black Beans
4 cups warm water
1/2 pound black beans
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper


Add 1/2 pound of dried beans to 4 cups warm water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Let boil for two minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit for one hour. Return to heat. Add 1/2 chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 2 TBSP red wine vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well and cook until the beans are tender. This will take between 1 to 2 hours depending on altitude and the age of your beans.