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Frijoles De La Olla

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

Soak the beans
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  1. 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
  1. When ready to cook, drain the soaked beans and rinse them again under running water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cooked (covered) for another 30 minutes until the beans are tender and creamy but not falling apart, about 2 hours total.
  5. If the liquid evaporates while cooking, add boiling water to maintain the same level of liquid.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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

% 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.