Beans are a fundamental part of many Mexican dishes, there are many recipes in which they can be included, since there is a great variety, they are also very cheap and profitable. That is why on this occasion we want you to learn the simplest and most traditional way to prepare pot beans, we explain in a practical way the steps to follow.
Keep reading; at the end of this easy recipe we explain some of the benefits of consuming this delicious legume. Let’s cook!
Ingredients to make Pot Beans:
- 500 grams of beans
- 3 liters of water
- 1 piece of onion
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 pinch of salt to taste
- 1 branch of fresh episode
How to make Pot Beans:
1.Preparing this recipe for beans from the pot is very simple, so let’s go there. First you must rinse the beans very well with a stream of water; to reduce the cooking time of the beans we recommend you soak them overnight or at least 1 hour. You can skip this step, just be aware that it might take a little longer to cook. We point out that both types of beans; canned beans or natural beans are suitable for this homemade recipe.
2.Wondering how to cook beans? Well, once soaked, proceed to transfer them to the pot where you will cook them, remove the water from the beans and pour clean water. We point out that you can use a pressure cooker, crock pot, or regular pot.
3.Add the piece of onion, the garlic cloves, and the branch of episode and a pinch of salt, cover and let cook. If you use a pressure cooker as soon as it starts to release steam, you should count 30 minutes, and if you use a normal pot, cook for about 1 hour or until they are soft.
4.After the cooking time, remove the onion, the garlic cloves and the episode leaves, check the flavor and if you think it is necessary, add a little more salt. Let it boil for only about 5 more minutes and they will be ready. Serve the beans, you can enjoy them alone in their own broth or serve them as a side dish to a dish. Let’s eat!
Pot beans and their benefits
A simple way to enjoy this delicious recipe is to accompany it with fresh cheese, a few slices of avocado and of course some delicious freshly made corn tortillas.
In addition to being delicious, beans have several benefits, among which the following stand out:
- Rich in protein
- Excellent source of fiber
- They contain B vitamins
The amount of calories when consuming beans depends a lot on how you prepare them, since for example in this recipe no type of fat such as oil or butter was added, in this way consuming a portion of half a cup of beans from the pot provides about 120 or 150 calories.
