12 oz pack of dry black beans 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion 1 green bell pepper 5 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp cumin 5 cups water