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Beautiful Pot of Beans

Yields12 Servings

 1 pound dried pinto beans (or other dried beans)
 1 medium onion, chopped
 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
 2-3 tablespoons Spice Blend (recipe below)
 salt, to taste (after cooking)
Spice Blend (all spices are optional - use what you like, leave out what you don't)
 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 1 tablespoon black pepper
 1 tablespoon onion powder
 1 tablespoon garlic powder
 2 teaspoons oregano
 1 tablespoon paprika
 1-2 bay leaves (remove after cooking)
 1 tablespoon epazote (if available)
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2

Spread beans on a tray to pick out and discard any small stones.

3

Transfer beans to a strainer and rinse.

4

Soak beans using either the Overnight or Quick-soak methods. (See notes below.)

5

After soaking, drain beans, rinse briefly and return to pot.

6

Add all other ingredients to pot, except salt. Add enough fresh water to cover beans by about two inches.

7

Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1½hours.

8

Add salt, to taste.

9

Serve warm or chill and refrigerate for up to one week. After cooling, beans can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

For Spice Blend
10

Wash hands with warm water and soap.

11

In a small bowl, combine spices.

12

Store at room temperature for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

1/2 cup

Amount per serving
Calories137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 30mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Calcium 48mg4%
Iron 2mg12%
Folate 201mcg51%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.