Mexican Black Beans

Ingredients

• I use ⅔ of a cup dried black beans for two side portions

• 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano

• 1–2 thyme leaves

• clove of garlic

• A generous dash each of ground…

  • Paprika

  • Smoked Paprika

  • Cayenne pepper

  • Cumin

  • Salt

  • Pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan, add beans and generously cover in water, about 1–2 inches

2. While bringing to a boil, add all the seasoning

3. When boiling, kill heat to low (2/9) and put on lid

4. peek-a-boo from time to time, stir, and make sure the sauce is bubbling gently. Adjust heat accordingly.

5. Wait until beans are soft to taste: you can also feel this while stirring. This might take 1 hour to 3+ depending on the nature of the beans.