Mexican Beans

Contributed By: DCC
Debbie Allen, RD

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

1 package (1 pound or 2 cups) pink beans, rinsed and sorted
1 Medium onion, peeled and cut in half
2 cloves Garlic
2 Bay leaves
Salt to taste

Preparation

Put drained and rinsed beans into a large pot.

Add 7 cups of water. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaves.

Put the pot on the stove. Turn the heat on to high and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low. Simmer the beans covered for about 1 hour or until tender. Add salt and serve.

Cook's Notes

Equipment: colander, measuring cup, measuring spoons, knife
They are delicious with warm corn tortillas and crumbled feta cheese on top.
In addition, if you serve the beans with rice, you will be providing your children with more complete protein.
For Mexican refried beans add drained beans with a small amount of liqiud to a large non-stick frying pan. Mash the beans with a potato masher (children enjoy doing this) until smooth. Heat and serve with cheese. They are good in tacos and burritos.

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Recipe Comments

Commented by: rickyla

Yes, this is definitely a Mexcian method of cooking beans, quickly. I have used this recipe for years, as it was given to me by my suegra (Mexican mother-in-law). The only changes I may make is to substitute some chicken broth for the water. Also, to use Peruvian (white) beans which we buy in bulk in Tijuana, BC, MX. No other spices are added to the beans, because that would interfere with the sauces and main dishes for which the beans are a side dish. Honestly, authentically Mexican beans side dish (and works quite nicely!) Try it, you'll like it very much!

 

Commented by: pinkdemon

I agree....soaking needs to happen! Quick way is to boil for 10 minutes, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Then Drain, and begin your reciepe. But I also agree, this is not a Mexican recipe! Add cumin, a small amount or Oregano, a bit of chili powder.......then is is a Mexican recipe!

 

Commented by: kateluzu

What is mexican about this. At home we just call this beans.

 

Commented by: cwlanc2

Someone who has actually cooked this, let me know if this recipe works. No soaking the beans and ready in 1 hour?