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Simmered Beans

Simmered Beans

144 Ratings
144 Ratings
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Simmered Beans in a bowl
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beans, dried - pinto, black, or pink (rinsed)
  • 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

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Source:

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup prepared beans, 1/12 of recipe (203g)
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

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 118
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 44 mg
Potassium 361 mg
Sodium 56 mg
Copper 194 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 42 mg
Phosphorus 120 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 139 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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