Seasoned Soybeans

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried soybeans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 18 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Place beans in large pot and cover with about 4 cups water.
2. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover and let soak at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
4. Drain soaking water and place rinsed beans in large pot with bay leaf.
5. Add water to cover by 2 inches.
6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and skim off surface foam.
7. Cover and simmer, adding water as needed to keep beans covered, until beans are tender, about 21/2 hours.
8. Discard bay leaf.
9. In small skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
10. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
11. Add sauteed garlic, tamari, paprika, salt and pepper to beans and stir well.
12. Bring beans to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to use.