Classic Black Beans

• 1 pound dried black beanssorted, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 small onion, halved
• 1 carrot, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups water
• Salt

1. Put the beans in a large saucepan.
2. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
4. Season the beans with salt 10 minutes before they are done.
5. Drain the beans.
6. Discard the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and serve.

black, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, water, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/classic-black-beans (may not work)