Ingredients (5)

• 1 lb Dried Black Beans
• or 1 lb Dried Black Eyed Peas
• or 1 lb Dried Great Northern Beans
• or 1 lb Dried Navy Beans
• or 1 lb Dried Pinto Beans
• or 1 lb Dried Cannellini Beans
• or 1 lb Dried Chickpeas
• 1 T Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Salt
• 3 Garlic Cloves (optional)
• 1 Dried Bay Leaf (optional)
• or 1 Fresh Bay Leaf