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Pinto Beans Dip

These smoky pinto beans are made with canned pinto beans for the perfect dip or sauce to go with your favourite Mexican dishes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add 1 medium jalapeño, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin and ½ teaspoon oregano and mix well.
  3. Pour in 225 g Italian tomato sauce and mix well, bringing to a boil, then simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
  6. 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

Serving 1serving Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 692mg (29%) Potassium 317mg (9%) 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

% 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.