Simple Black Beans

Ingredients
1.5 c (1/2 lb) of dried beans 1/3 c. chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt (salt not No Salt) 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation
Place ingredients in slow cooker with 4 cups of water and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours, checking at 4 hour mark. Will have much more flavor on the day after they are cooked. This recipe makes 3-4 cups of cooked beans. 1 c of black beans = 228 cal.