Pinto Bean Dip

Name: Pinto Bean Dip
Ingredients: 1 lb dry pinto beans; 4 garlic cloves, whole; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste; crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

6 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dry pinto beans
4 garlic cloves, whole
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

Rinse and strain beans.
2

Place in pot, cover with water and soak overnight.
3

Drain and add clean cold water to cover beans.
4

Add garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, salt& pepper (I usually use approximately 1- 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Cover and reduce to a simmer.
7

Let cook 3 hours or so, until beans are soft, making sure there is always enough liquid in pot.
8

Remove bay leaf.
9

Mash everything in pot, (including garlic), adding a bit more olive oil if needed.
10

Serve warm with crusty bread and enjoy.