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Crock Pot Pinto Beans
Crock Pot Pinto Beans is a classic recipe that is always a family favorite. Making pinto beans from scratch is easy to do in the slow cooker.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse the dry beans in a colander and remove any damaged beans or any debris from the package. Then place the beans in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beans are tender. Each slow cooker runs differently so adjust the cook time based on your slow cooker. Remove the bay leaves from the crock pot.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
- You do not have to soak these beans when cooking them in a crock pot!
- Refrigerate the leftover beans in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
837mg
(35%)
Potassium
1218mg
(35%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1218mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.