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Simmered Beans
Savory simmered beans are simple and satisfying. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entrée. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love — California Department of Health Services — California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign (public domain), via myplate.food
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans, rinsed — pinto, black, or pink
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method
- 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.
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