Simmered Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cup Beans, dried - pinto, black, or pink, rinsed
• 8 cups Water
• 1 piece(s) Onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf in a large pot.
2. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
4. Remove bay leaf and stir in salt. Cook 15 minutes longer.
5. 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.

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