How To Make Pinto Beans With Mexican-Style Seasonings
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of dried pinto beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
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Rinse the pinto beans and remove any debris. Soak them in water overnight or use the quick soak method by bringing them to a boil for 2 minutes, then removing from heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
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In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper until they are softened.
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Add the soaked beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Serve the pinto beans with Mexican-style seasonings as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
Nutrition
- Calories : 275kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 589mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 53g
- Dietary Fiber : 15g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 15g
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