Simmered Beans
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Ingredients
- 2 cups beans, dried - pinto, black, or pink (rinsed)
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in salt. Cook 15 minutes longer.
- Top each serving of simmered beans with 1/2 cup fresh salsa, or store beans in refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered plastic or glass container.
Nutrition
| Calories | 118 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 56 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign