Beans Are Not Poor People's Food | How to Cook Pinto Beans and make them taste GREAT

Pick through the beans to ensure they are high quality, removing any rocks or defective beans.

Rinse and scrub the beans until the water is clear.

For the quick soak method, add enough water to cover the beans by approximately 2 inches.

Turn the stove to high heat and bring the beans to a hard boil for 1 minute.

Cover the beans and take them off the heat, letting them sit for 30 minutes to an hour.

After soaking, strain and rinse the beans and rinse the pot.

Add enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and the diced white onions.

Gently stir to combine and cook on high heat until the beans begin to boil.

Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot slightly cracked to prevent boiling over.

After a couple of minutes, decrease the heat to medium low and cover the pot completely.

Check the beans for softness and adjust the heat to medium if necessary, leaving the pot uncovered.

Season the beans to taste with garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt, stirring and tasting as needed.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook on medium for a final 10 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes, add the chopped green onions to the pot.

Finish the dish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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