Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 scallions sliced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 15 ounce can black beans undrained
- 1/2 cup water or as needed
- 1 bay leaf
- Cumin to taste
- Oregano to taste
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, and cilantro in the pot until softened, about 3 minutes.
- To the pot, add the black beans with their liquid, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed, and serve the black beans warm. Garnish with the rest of the cilantro.