Savory Pinto Beans

Terrytx posted 5-31-98

SAVORY PINTO BEANS

1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt

Soak beans in water to cover overnight. (To quick soak: Combine beans with water to cover by 2 inches in a large saucepan and bring to boil; boil 2 minutes. Cover and let stand 1 hour.)

Drain; cover with fresh water and simmer over low heat until tender, 1 hour. Drain.

Heat oil in small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring, 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Add broth, drained beans, water and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 1 hour.

Stir in salt; uncover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes more, until beans are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 1/2 cups.

PER 1/2 CUP
Calories 135
Total Fat 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 498 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Protein 8 g
Calcium 47 mg

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