Simmered Beans
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Serves12 (1/2 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups beans, pinto, uncooked, rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 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.
- Store beans in refrigerator for up to three days in a covered plastic or glass container.
Recipe Tips
Top each serving of simmered beans with 1/2 cup fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Simmered Beans
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 51mg
2%
Potassium 137mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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