I think I got this recipe off this site a few years ago. I think it was Susannah that posted it, but can't be sure. Anyway, we love it!

Lean Mean Black Beans
3-15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 1/2 c chopped green pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 vegetable bouillon cube
5 bay leaves
1-14 oz can stewed tomato
1 cup water

Mix all in crock pot. Cook low 6 hours, high 4 hours. Remove bay leaves. Serve over rice.

I also like to add baby portobellos to the cooking and a dollop of sour cream to the finished product.

Also, do you have a rice steamer? I couldn't live without ours. It does vegetables too. The instructons also say fish but I've never tried. I got mine for only $19.99 and it has been worth triple that to us! It's another good non stove appliance. Just an idea.