Easy Coconut Black Beans

Ingredients (12)

• 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