make your own beans
For cooking the dry beans:
1 pound dry black beans or any beans
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 large white onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)