1¼ cup dried black beans, soaked overnight
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
½ tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. cumin
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
½ red pepper, diced
½ yellow pepper, diced
½ green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Drain beans and rinse well. Put in a large pot with water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours. Drain.

Combine salt, vinegar, garlic, cumin, hot pepper sauce, cilantro and oil in a small bowl. Pour over warm beans. Toss well. Add remaining ingredients. Toss gently, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve at room temperature.