Easy Coconut Black Beans

Add black beans, garlic, onion, bay leaf, cumin, cinnamon, and coconut milk to a large pot. Cover the beans with 2 inches of water.
Bring to a boil, stir, and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered until the beans are tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours. As they cook, stir the beans every once in a while and add extra water if they look dry.
Remove the onion, garlic, and bay leaf when the beans are tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper (start with 1/4 teaspoon and go from there).
Increase the heat to medium and bring to a rapid simmer. Simmer the beans, stirring often, until the liquid thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Top with optional toppings.

Ingredient :

2 cups dried black beans, picked through, rinsed (about 1 pound)
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 medium onion, peeled, left unchopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14oz) can unsweetened coconut milk, about 1 3/4 cups
Water
Salt and ground black pepper
Handful fresh cilantro
1 lime
Optional toppings: tomatoes, avocado, and cojita cheese