Humble Home-Cooked Beans

Beans are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures around the world for centuries.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Humble Home-Cooked Beans

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak the dried beans overnight in water.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them.
3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add chopped onions and garlic cloves. Saute until onions are translucent.
5. Add soaked beans, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and water to the pot.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
7. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.