Pinto Beans Recipe
This pinto beans recipe combines nutritious ingredients like pinto beans, onions, and spices to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Perfect for a hearty meal or as a side dish.Equipment:
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Calories: 218kcal
Servings: 6 Servings
Equipment
- Serving Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris.
- In a large pot, combine the beans, diced onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeno pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water or vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
- Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans covered.
- Once the beans are cooked, adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking the beans overnight can help reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- For added flavor, you can garnish the beans with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 11g