- 2 cans black beans undrained or (2 cups dry black beans – soaked overnight)
- 5 bay leaves
- 1⁄2 onion (cut in two quarters) (or 3 tbsp onion flakes)
- 2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- enough water to fill slow cooker.
Cook on low until done.
- 2 cans black beans (don’t drain)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 – 1/2 cp cilantro
- 1 cup broth