Pinto Beans Dip
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4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
Pinto Beans Dip
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These smoky pinto beans are made with canned pinto beans for the perfect dip or sauce to go with your favourite Mexican dishes!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion red or white, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced/grated
- 1 medium jalapeño cored, seeded and sliced
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 225 g Italian tomato sauce 1 cup, or passata
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 can pinto beans 15 oz/400g
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Optional garnishes
- 1 medium tomato diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- 20 g cheese ¼ cup, grated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh coriander) chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium heat and add 1 small onion (diced). Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes till onions have softened.
- Add 1 medium jalapeño, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin and ½ teaspoon oregano and mix well.
- Pour in 225 g Italian tomato sauce and mix well, bringing to a boil, then simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 can pinto beans with their liquid, ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Using a potato masher, mash approximately half the beans. Garnish with 1 medium tomato, ½ small red onion, 20 g cheese and 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or add to your tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, taquitos and enchiladas.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove with a little water to desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
317mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
8 reviews
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