Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe begins by soaking dried pinto beans overnight to reduce gas-causing compounds and promote even cooking. After soaking and rinsing, the beans are cooked in a slow cooker with chicken broth, minced garlic, diced green chilies, salt, pepper, and optional cumin powder. Cooking low and slow softens the beans evenly, infusing them with mild smoky, garlicky, and slightly spicy flavors. The broth remains flavorful, perfect for spooning over rice or serving alongside cornbread and Mexican dishes. The slow cooker approach allows for minimal monitoring while developing tender, creamy beans.
Ingredients
- 16 oz pinto beans dried
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 cup green chilies diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder optional
Instructions
- Use a colander to rinse the pinto beans with water.
- Put the beans into a LARGE bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water until all the beans are covered. (Be sure there is still room in the bowl for the beans to swell in size.) Let the beans soak in the water overnight. This process will help remove some "gas" from the beans.
- In the morning drain the beans, rinse them in cold water, then put the beans in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic, chilies, and the optional cumin. Stir.
- Add water to the crock pot until it covers the beans by 1-2 inches. Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Serve with a side of cornbread or with any of your favorite Mexican dishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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