Bean Recipe
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4.0
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Bean Recipe
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Take the time to make homemade beans. They aren't difficult to prepare and the results are worth the effort. So much better than canned!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of dried beans
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 prig epazote A pungent Mexican herb that imparts a distinct taste. Epazote can be omitted or substituted with a pinch of Mexican oregano which gives the beans a slightly different taste. Delicious of course!
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove stones, debris, and beans that don't look right
- Rinse the beans
- Place the beans in a large pot
- Cover them with 3 inches of water
- Soak overnight for best results. Soaking softens the beans and allows for quicker and more even cooking.
- Discard soaking liquid and rinse with fresh water.
- In the same pot cover the beans with 3 inches of water
- Turn the stove to simmer
- Add the quartered onion, 2 cloves of garlic and a sprig of epazote
- Add salt to taste when the beans are nearly fully cooked. At this point they are soft enough to absorb the salt and they are still absorbing liquid which will draw the salt into the beans making them more flavorful
- Simmer for 2 hours. Check for doneness
Notes
- Beans need 2 hours or more to cook to become tender. At about an hour and a half test them to see how they are coming along. Larger varieties of beans and older beans tend to take longer. Cooking beans is not an exact science. Check them periodically until they are done to your liking.Add extra water to the beans to create a rich broth which is great for bean soup.Beans will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days. They also freeze well. Freeze individual portions for for quick meals.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
1080mg
(31%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1080mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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