1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed 2 green bell peppers, 1 quartered lengthwise and 1 minced 8 cups water 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 red bell pepper, minced 1 yellow bell pepper, minced 1 large white onion, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon oregano 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 tablespoons minced garlic Kosher salt Put black beans, quartered green pepper, and bay leaves in a large saucepan; add 8 cups of water. Bring to a
