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Mexican Pinto Beans

A flavorful and nutritious dish made with pinto beans, seasoned with traditional Mexican spices, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups pinto beans dried or canned
  • 4 cups water for cooking
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Beans
  1. If using dried pinto beans, rinse and soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse again before cooking.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the soaked pinto beans and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  5. Simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. If using canned beans, reduce cooking time to 15 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These beans can be served as a side dish, in burritos, or as a topping for tacos. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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