This is sort of a silly thing, but this week I learned to cook my own beans. Easy-peasy.
I've always purchased canned beans out of convenience-- however, now that we (and the rest of country) are on a slightly restricted grocery budget I decided to pick up a bag of dried this time and give it a whirl.
Pinto Beans
1/2 bag (8 oz), rinsed
enuf water to cover
a few garlic cloves peeled and whacked with a blunt object
salt/pepper
bay leaf
optional: 1 T. cumin, pinch of thyme
Put all up to boil (except salt), turn heat down and simmer for a few hours-- adding salt towards the end. Replenish water if needed. Voila!
3 comments:
i too am on the dry-bean bandwagon! i have this wonderful hungarian soup i make out of pinto beans. and i ALWAYS happen to have all the ingredients in the pantry, it's that simple. i should post the recipe. thanks for giving me a side dish idea for my beans!
Pinto beans are great. I soak overnight and then add the beans to a pot of already sauteed onions. Simmer for several hours and then mash/cool and put in the food processor.
Voila! A lifetime supply of refried beans.
i like the "enuf"
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