Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black beans, soaked 4 hours in 4 cups water and drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, rinsed and drained
Directions
- Combine the drained beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, bay leaves, celery, carrots, black pepper, and water in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Watch the liquid level closely during the final 45 minutes.
- Stir in the olives during the final 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with rice, corn, or another side. Makes about 4 servings.