Simmered Beans

110 min · Serves 12

Based on a recipe from Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 2 cupsdried beans (pinto, black, or pink)
• 8 cupswater
• 1onion
• 1bay leaf
• 1.2 mlsalt

How to cook it

1. Combine the rinsed beans, water, chopped onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.
2. Put a lid on the pot and bring everything to a rolling boil over high heat.
3. Turn the heat down to low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the beans are tender.
4. Fish out the bay leaf, stir in the salt, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
5. Ladle into bowls with fresh salsa if desired, or let cool and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

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