| 2 tablespoons olive oil | 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 large onion, chopped | Freshly ground black pepper to taste | |
| 2 garlic cloves, diced | 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed | |
| 2 bay leaves | 1/2 cup water | |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano | 3 tablespoons cider vinegar |
In a medium heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil; add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
Add bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper to the pot and stir. Add beans and water; heat until warm.
Stir in vinegar and cook for a couple more minutes.