Serves 12
113 cal · 120 min
Simmered Beans
Recipe GLPR856fed22be571a
A simple, hearty side dish of tender beans simmered with aromatic onion and bay leaf until creamy and flavorful. This versatile recipe works with pinto, black, or pink beans and serves 12.
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Ingredients
2 cups dried beans (pinto, black, or pink), rinsed
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Rinse the dried beans thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans, water, chopped onion, and bay leaf.
Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer.
Allow the beans to simmer uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are completely tender and easily crushed between your fingers.
Remove and discard the bay leaf, then stir in the salt.
Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes to allow the salt to fully incorporate and season the beans.
Serve the simmered beans hot as a side dish. For storage, let cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
