Mexican Instant Pot Pinto Beans
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Mexican Instant Pot Pinto Beans
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These soupy beans can be served as a soup or as a side dish over rice or with tortillas. Leftovers freeze well.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 2 medium vine tomatoes (cored, seeded, and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 medium red onion (chopped)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 ounces queso Oaxaca or mozzarella (diced 1/4-inch)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (left whole)
- 8 ounces Sliced avocado
- 1 4.24 ounce can chopped green chilies
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- 1 whole jalapeño
- tortillas (optional for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable bouillon (Better than Bouillon)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water. Discard the water the next day.
- Set pressure cooker to saute, add the oil and chopped onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro and cook 1 minute. Set aside in a bowl.
- In the pressure cooker combine the soaked beans, green chilies, jalapeño, half onion, bouillon, bay leaves and 6 cups water. Cover and cook high pressure 45 minutes.
- Natural release. Discard bay leaves, half onion and jalapeño and stir in the reserved sautéed onion and season with salt.
- Press saute and cook uncovered until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine the tomato, red onion, scallion and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Ladle beans into serving bowls, add the cheese and top with tomato mixture and avocado. Serve with lime wedges and tortillas if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1generous cup
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42.5g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8.5g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8.5mg
(3%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
2.5g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1generous cup | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42.5g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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