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How To Cook Canned Pinto Beans
Flavorful canned pinto beans are a quick and affordable dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 15 ½ ounces (439g) 1 can pinto beans
- 7 ¾ ounces (229ml) water or other cooking liquid
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add in the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and bay leaf (if using), stir, and cook for about 15 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the canned beans along with half a can of water, mix, cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning, adding salt or sprinkling with salt and pepper as desired before serving.
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Notes
- Make sure to rinse the beans well before adding to the pot. Wash off all the gooey bean stuff you usually find in the bottom of the can.
- Make sure the chopped onion is done finely so that it sautés quickly.
- Want to make more pinto beans? Double the flavorings if you double the amount of beans.
- Make sure to use smoked paprika, as that gives it depth and extra smoky flavor.
- For more soupy beans, add more liquid. Note that you will need to add salt and extra spices.
- Cover the pot while cooking, so that the liquid does not evaporate and the beans cook evenly.
- If your canned beans are too firm, then add at least 1 can of water and simmer for at least 30 - 45 minutes. You will need to keep an eye on the water and add more as needed so that it does not dry out. Longer cooked beans are great for making refried beans.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There is 1 WW Blue Plan Smartpoint in a serving (0 Blue Plan SmartPoints if you replace the oil with no-calorie cooking spray).
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.