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Frijoles de la Olla [NO SOAK| Stove, Crockpot, IP]
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Frijoles de la Olla [NO SOAK| Stove, Crockpot, IP]

Frijoles de la Olla is a simple, hearty bean dish made by slowly simmering dried beans with onion and spices until tender. The cooking liquid and beans together create a subtly spiced broth with earthy flavors from cumin, oregano, and chile flakes. The beans remain whole but soft, making a comforting dish often served with the cooking broth as a soup or used as a side.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried bean rinsed
  • ½ yellow onion roughly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried Mexican
  • 4 cups hot water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Put everything but the salt in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and let cook for around 2 hours, or until the beans are soft. (If you're using black beans, this may take longer than with other varieties.)
  2. Stir in the salt and let cook for another ½ hour.
  3. Serve the beans and their broth in individual bowls. Or strain out the beans, serve those, and use the broth as a soup base.

Notes

  • Mash some beans or blend portion for a thicker, stew-like consistency if desired.
  • Adjust salt and spices according to taste preferences.
  • For deeper flavor, lightly brown onions or aromatics before adding water and beans.
  • Use fresh dried beans to ensure they soften fully during cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 670mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 163IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 670mg 14%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 163IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.