* Exported from MasterCook *

        No-Fat Frijoles De Olla (beans in the pot)(high fiber)

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans 5 Points Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  pinto beans -- or anasazi, cranberry beans, 
                        picked over for bits of debris
  2             medium  onions -- chopped
  3             cloves  garlic -- or more if wanted, peeled
  2                     bay leaf -- or epazote or several leaves of mint and 
                        cilantro

Place beans in large pot; add water to cover by at least 2 inches. Soak overnight or 
use quick-soak method: Bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover 
and let sit for 1 hour. 
Drain beans, then return to pot and add water to cover by 1 inch. Add onions and 
garlic. For a Mexican flavor, add epazote or cilantro and mint; for an Italian 
flavor, add a bay leaf or two. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 
uncovered, stirring once or twice, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are 
tender. 
Add water as needed, enough to cover beans with a little extra on top, but don't add 
too much or the beans ``drown'' and their flavor is compromised. Season to taste 
with salt.

Description:
  "5 Points Per Serving"
Source:
  "Dancer^"
Yield:
  "6 cups"

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Per serving: 274 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 
52g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates