Beans: Poor Man's Protein

Meat is a delicacy in our house. It's better for our budget. This is how I make my weekly pot of beans. The recipe is vegetarian, but still comes out thick and gooey. I vary the beans I use to ensure I get a variety of plant proteins. I hope you enjoy these beans!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. of dried beans, at least two kinds
• 4 tsp. dry mustard
• 4 tsp. onion powder
• 4 tsp. garlic powder
• 3 Tbsp. black pepper
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt

Directions:

Soak the beans for eight hours. Then add extra water and bring to a rolling boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for three hours, stirring occasionally. When the beans are soft, and the water level is about a half inch above the top of the beans, add all the dry ingredients and stir. Put on low heat and cover to let the flavors soak in. Stir occasionally to prevent the beans at the bottom from burning. When you have a thick bean pudding, you're done! Turn off the heat and serve.

By mrzootaloot from NH