Spicy Black Beans

Spicy Black Beans

1 cup black beans
3 cups water
2 cloves garlic; minced
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp cumin

Wash beans; place in 2-quart saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour, until almost tender. Add garlic, oil, salt and cumin; add a few drops of red pepper sauce if desired. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until beans are tender and liquid is thick. Serve over rice.