Savory Slow Cooker Black Beans with Spices

1.Rinse the dried black beans under cold water and remove any debris or stones.

2.In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

3.Add the 6 cups of water to the slow cooker and stir to combine all the ingredients.

4.Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and give it another gentle stir.

5.Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.

6.Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and stir in the lime juice for added flavor.

7.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices as desired.

8.Serve the black beans warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.