How to Cook Black Beans Perfectly

Ingredients (6)

• 1 pound (450g) dried black beans, rinsed, about 2 cups
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced through the root end so that the onion doesn’t fall apart
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lime
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper