pinto beans and salad

Pinto Beans, Salad (lime/olive oil dressing), Globe Grapes, and Buttermilk Corn Muffin

Wash/soak beans overnight or from 5-6 hours. Fill pot with water about 2 inches above bean level. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low simmer. Cook covered for 2-3 hours. Season: cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 T of oil (per cup of dry beans). Bring up to a fierce boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat. Continue to cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool. Serve. Enjoy!