Frijoles de la Olla (Mexican Beans) Recipe
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3.7
34 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Frijoles de la Olla (Mexican Beans) Recipe
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Try this bean recipe for Frijoles de la Olla, which translates as "beans cooked in a pot," probably the most common dish in Mexico. Beans are one of the foundations of Mexican cooking.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beans pintos, black beans, flor de mayo, flor de junio
- ½ white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 epazote leaves fresh or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt add more to taste if required
Instructions
- Check the beans for any stones or debris.
- In a colander, rinse the beans under cold water.
- Place the beans in the cooking pot and cover with 3 inches of water.
- Allow the beans to soak overnight.
- Discard the soaking water.
- Add cold water to cover the beans by 4 inches.
- Add the ½ white onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
- Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer the beans for 2 hours.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Simmer for 30 more minutes.
- Taste the beans to verify that they are fully cooked and soft. If they are not soft enough cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Adjust the salt to taste and serve.
Notes
- Preparation Notes
- Substitutions
- Cooking time is approximate. Some beans need more time to fully cook and others need less.
- A slow cooker or pressure cooker are great ways to cook beans.
- Beans will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can freeze them but it will change the texture.
- Buy your beans from a market that sells lots of beans. Fresh is better. The older the beans the tougher they will be.
- You can make frijoles de la olla with pinto beans, black beans, flor de mayo. or flor de junio beans.
- If you can't find epazote you can omit it or substitute Mexican oregano. The oregano changes the taste slightly but is still very good.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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