Simple Simmered Beans

These simmered beans are an excellent, budget-friendly source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber to support heart health and digestion.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (12 servings), not per serving.

• 2 cups dried beans (pinto, black, or pink), rinsed · 1296 kcal in the whole recipe
• 8 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped · 60 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. In a large pot, combine the rinsed dried beans, water, chopped onion, and bay leaf.

   

2. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

   

3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer covered for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

   

4. Carefully remove the bay leaf, stir in the salt, and cook for an additional 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.