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Simmered Beans

Source: Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Savory simmered beans are simple and satisfying. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entrée.

Makes
12 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.
  3. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf and stir in salt. Cook 15 minutes longer.
  6. 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.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions

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