Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 c. water
• 6 oz. dry black beans (1 c.)
• 1 small green pepper
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 tsp. crushed dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper