Mediterranean Diet Friendly Classic Black Beans

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  1 lb dried black beans
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  Ingredients can vary. These products likely fit a Mediterranean Diet diet.

  Bush's Black Beans - 15 OzGoya Premium Black Beans - 15.5 OzLa Preferida Black BeansWild Harvest Organic Black BeansJyoti Black Beans 10 oz

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  2 tbsp olive oil
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
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  6 cloves garlic, minced
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  2 tsp ground cumin
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  1 tsp dried oregano
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  2 bay leaves
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  1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  ½ tsp black pepper
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  2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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  1 tsp sugar
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  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount and stir until it dissolves. Honey tastes a touch sweeter, so you can also use slightly less.

For serving

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  fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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  lime wedges (optional)
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