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Frijoles de la Olla [NO SOAK| Stove, Crockpot, IP]
If you're looking for a new bean recipe, you've found it! This Pot Beans recipe is so simple and delicious, that it will be your new staple go-to beans dish. Enjoy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dried beans rinsed
- ½ of a yellow onion roughly sliced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of red chile pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of dried Mexican oregano
- 4 cups of hot water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 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.)
- Stir in the salt and let cook for another ½ hour.
- Serve the beans and their broth in individual bowls. Or strain out the beans, serve those, and use the broth as a soup base.
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Notes
- Adjust the consistency: If you prefer a thicker, stew or soup-like consistency, you can mash or blend a portion of the beans.
- Season to taste: Tweak the amount of salt and any of the spices.
- For enhanced flavor: Sauté the onion (and fresh chilies or garlic, if using) until lightly browned before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Use fresh beans: They can remain tough if they're too old.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.