Vegan Charro Beans

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

2 small - medium tomatoes, chopped

1 - 1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves peeled and smashed

1 large jalapeño, sliced (optional)

1 cup cilantro leaves (loosely filled)

1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

Soak beans in water for at least an hour.

Place beans (with garlic cloves) and veggie broth in crock pot and set on low to cook for approximately 8 hours.  Once beans are done, add the remaining ingredients and let sit another 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine and veggies to soften.