Step 1

Prepare your red onion, bell peppers and garlic by washing and mincing them.

Step 2

Heat a medium saucepan over medium high heat and add your oil, minced onion and minced bell peppers. Saute for about 5-8 minutes, until they have become tender.

Step 3

Add in your garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

To your saucepan, add your black beans, bay leaf, cilantro, cumin, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and bring it to boil over high heat.

Step 5

Once your beans start to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 6

Uncover and stir your beans. Add any additional salt or pepper and serve as a side!