HOMEMADE PINTO BEANS

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From dry to the table in about 2 hours. These basic pinto beans are great when making refried beans.

Provided by Vincef329

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups water
½ pound dry pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
2 small onions, quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ham base
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a medium pot; add pinto beans, onions, garlic, ham base, and salt. Stir and return to a boil. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand for 1 hour.
Return to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender or have reached desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g