Amy's Recipes

BEANS (AS AN INGREDIENT OR FOR BURRITOS)

For 1 c beans (3 c cooked), use 2/3 t salt, 1 T oil or butter, 3+3 c water

For 1.5 c beans (4.5 c cooked), use 1 t salt, 1.5 T oil or butter, 5 + 5 c water

Soak beans in water 7 hrs or boil then soak 1 hr. Drain and add water, salt, and oil, then cover and simmer about 1 hr until tender.

BEAN SOUP

1 c beans
water
1/2 small onion
1 bell pepper (or 1/2 bell and 1 Anaheim)
1 T butter
2/3 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/4 c salsa (optional)

Soak beans overnight (or bring to boil, turn off, soak 2 hrs), then rinse, add remaining ingredients (first suate onion and bell pepper). Add water to 1 inch above beans. Simmer 1 hr or until tender.

Eat over homemade bread and butter or use in other recipes.

Serves 4-6