Hearty Black Bean Stew

• 1 12 lbs dried black beans
• 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt & pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) candiced tomatoes in italian seasoning
• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar white pearl onions
• 12 cup quinoa

1. Rinse black beans, and cover with water in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and allow beans to soak for an hour.
3. Bring beans to a boil, and add olive oil to pot.
4. Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Add extra water as needed - try to keep about 1/3 again as much water as you have beans in the pot.
6. Once the beans are tender, and the cooking liquids creamy, add in the other ingredients.
7. Return to a simmer, and cook stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes, until all the ingredients are warmed through and the quinoa is cooked.
8. Serve warm immediately, or turn heat to low and simmer until ready to serve.

black beans, canola oil, garlic, cumin, salt, tomatoes, green beans, white pearl onions, quinoa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-black-bean-stew-486238 (may not work)