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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb dried beans
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 garlic cloves, whole
- 7 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
Method
- Bring peas or bean, bay leaf, garlic, and water to simmer in large saucepan. Simmer, partially covered, until beans are just tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in salt, cover, and let beans stand until completely tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain, reserve cooking liquid, and discard bay leaf and garlic.
