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Simmered Beans

Category: Side Dish | Serves: 12

(669 ratings)

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 100
Protein: 110 g
Carbs: 7 g
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Fiber: 55 g

Skip the salt in canned beans and make your own savory beans at home with onion and bay leaf.

Ingredients:

2 cups rinsed beans, dried pinto, black, or pink
8 cups water
1 chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt 8

Directions:

1	Place beans, water, onion and bay leaf in a large pot.
2	Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
3	Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
4	Remove bay leaf and stir in salt. Cook 15 minutes longer.
5	Top each serving of simmered beans with 1/2 cup fresh salsa or store beans in refrigerator for up to three days in a covered plastic or glass container.
6	Serving Size: 1/2 cup.
7	ENJOY!