Frijoles De La Olla
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Frijoles de la olla is a traditional Mexican dish made with whole beans that have been slow-cooked in a clay pot or a large pot on the stove.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans (or black, yellow, etc)
- 6 cups water
- ¼ medium white onion peeled
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt or more to taste
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Instructions
Soak the beans
- Rinse the beans thoroughly under running water and place in a large bowl. Add enough water to cover them by at least 2 inches. Set aside to soak at room temperature for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
Cook the beans
- When ready to cook, drain the soaked beans and rinse them again under running water.
- In a large pot, Mexican olla, or dutch oven, add the beans, water, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 1 ½ hours. Add the salt, mix well and then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cooked (covered) for another 30 minutes until the beans are tender and creamy but not falling apart, about 2 hours total.
- If the liquid evaporates while cooking, add boiling water to maintain the same level of liquid.
- To test when the beans are done, remove 2 or 3 beans from the pot and taste them or squeeze with a spoon. They will be done when the entire bean is tender.
- Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or any other dish of your choice.
Notes
- Important! When adding more water (if needed to keep the same level), make sure it's boiling water. Otherwise your beans may turn into a blackish color and the water will look muddy.
- You don't have to soak the beans, but it helps on cutting the cooking time and also helps to have less gas.
- Cook on medium low to keep the beans whole and to prevent the soup from turning black.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Sodium
225mg
(9%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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