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Cheesy Pinto Beans
Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 ⅔ cup each
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1 jalapeño (optional) $0.08
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
- 2 oz. cans pinto beans $2.00
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika $0.03
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin $0.03
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
- 2 dashes hot sauce $0.10
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese $0.50
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and finely dice the jalapeño (remove the stem and seeds).
- Add the garlic, jalapeño, and cooking oil to a pot. Sauté the garlic and jalapeño over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic is very fragrant.
- Add one can of pinto beans to a blender, with the liquid in the can, and purée until smooth.
- Add the puréed beans and the second can of beans (drained) to the saucepot with the garlic and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
- Season the beans with the smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine, then heat through over medium, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, add the shredded cheddar and stir until it has melted smoothly into the beans. Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve over rice or with your favorite meal.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.66cup
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4⅔ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.66cup | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.