Slow Cooker Black Beans

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dried bay leaf
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS:

In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except rice. Cover and let set overnight.

The next morning, cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Remove the bay leaf and server over the rice.



***This makes a lot and is great the next day for a burrito filler.