Simple Black Beans (Caraotas Negras)

Ingredients

• 30 ounce 0%-less-sodium black beans undrained canned
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar 
• 1.5 tablespoons canola oil 
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 0.8 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
• 1 cup water 
• 1 teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, garlic, black pepper, and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup water and beans; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.