3 cups dried black beans, soaked*
1 TB olive oil (this little addition isn't counted in the "7." Coconut oil or butter will also work, just something to grease the pan and veggies.)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 TB salt (reduce this amount if you plan to use broth, and your broth includes salt), I use Real Salt
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 cups water or chicken broth (homemade), or a combination of both