• 3/4 cup dry black beans, soaked overnight

Drain & rinse. Put in crockpot and cover with water.

ADD:

• Wedge of onion
• 2-3 whole garlic cloves
• Couple bay leaves
• Pinch of cumin seeds
• Fresh jalapeño, cut in half with seeds removed
• Kombu (to soften skins)
• Rotel with jalapeño or green chili (few spoonfuls, add towards end)

When beans are done add salt.

OPTIONAL:

• Lime juice
• Orange zest
• Cilantro