Beans with Plum Sauce(Lobio Tkemali) – Beans and Grains

1 c dried kidney beans or red beans

2 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1 bay leaf

1/4 c red wine vinegar

1/3 c plum jam

2 tsps cilantro — minced

fresh ground black pepper — to taste

Soak beans overnight, rinse and drain. Cook beans with one clove of garlic (halved), 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar until tender, about 1 hour. Drain. While beans are warm, stir in salt, remaining vinegar, one clove of garlic (minced), jam, cilantro and pepper. Serve at room temperature.