Pinto Beans

Pinto Beans

These slow-cooker pinto beans are full of flavor—and they're nutritious too. Once you've mastered the recipe, try your own take by adding extra spice or other favorite ingredients.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 1/4 cup sliced onions
• 8 cups water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• fresh thyme sprigs , optional

Directions

1. Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Let soak, covered, overnight. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
2. Return beans to saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
3. Transfer beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir.
4. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with slotted spoon. If desired, top with fresh thyme sprigs.