dinner
Simmered Beans
Ingredients, directions and serving information for Simmered Beans.
Original recipe text is provided in English.
Servings: 12
Total time: 115 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans, rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in salt. Cook 15 minutes longer.
- 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.
Source-reported nutrition per serving
serving Size1/2 cup prepared beans, 1/12 of recipe
calories113 calories
protein7g
carbohydrate21g
fat1g
saturated Fat0g
fiber7g
sugar1g
sodium57mg
cholesterol0mg
These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.
Recipe source
Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.
AI-assisted draft. Editorial review pending.
