How To Season Pinto Beans
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How To Season Pinto Beans
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Learn how to season canned pinto beans for an easy and flavoful dish.
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Ingredients
- 15 ½ ounces canned pinto beans 1 can, 439g
- 7 ¾ ounces water or other cooking liquid, 229ml
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- salt to taste
- 1 bay leaf optional
Instructions
- Add the canned beans to the saucepan, then fill the empty can halfway with water and pour it in.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and bay leaf (if using),stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste, adjust the seasonings (if desired), and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Simply double the flavorings If you double the amount of beans.
- Make sure to rinse the beans well before adding them to the pot. Wash off all the gooey bean stuff you usually find in the bottom of the can.
- Taste after cooking and feel free to add more spices and seasonings if needed.
- If you find the canned beans too hard for your liking, then add a full can of water and simmer for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Please keep an eye on the liquid, adding more as needed so that they don't dry out.
- Pinto beans cooked longer are great for making refried beans.
- Cooking your beans in a flavorful broth is an easy way to add tons of flavor to them.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan Smartpoints in a serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% 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.
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