Simmered Beans
Savory simmered beans are simple and satisfying. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entrée.
- 12 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Simmered Beans
Savory simmered beans are simple and satisfying. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entrée.
- 12 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans, rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/2 cup prepared beans, 1/12 of recipe
| 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 |
Source:
- Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love
- California Department of Health Services
- California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign