Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         black beans -- dry
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   1      4 oz jar      pimientos
                        salt to taste
   2      tablespoons   cooking wine
     1/8  teaspoon      oregano
     1/2  tablespoon    sugar

Preparation:

Soak beans in 4 cups cold water for 1 hour. Drain. Gently cook beans in 4 cups water until tender. Add more hot water if necessary. Drain beans, reserving liquid. Saute onion in hot oil, add pimientos and continue cooking for a few seconds. Pour in beans and season with salt,wine oregano, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat until creamy. Add bean liquid or water if necessary.