Ingredients
2 cups beans
dried - pinto
black
or pink (rinsed)
8 cups water
1 onion (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 118 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 56 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 44 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 361 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Simmered Beans. Recipe source: Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.