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Contributed By: DCC
Debbie Allen, RD

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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