5 from 6 votes
Pinto Beans Recipe
You will LOVE Pinto Beans; the texture and flavor are to die for. Also, this recipe is healthy, easy to make, gluten-free, vegan, and a great source of protein.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried beans
- 1 white onion quartered
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Put the pinto beans in a large bowl and fill them with water until they’re fully submerged.
- Soak the pinto beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Drain the water and put the pinto beans in a large pot or slow cooker.
- Cover the beans with fresh water and the remaining ingredients.
- Cook the beans on the stove at high temperature for 30 minutes, then turn them down to a medium temperature and cook for 15 minutes or until they are tender.
- Store your beans in an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
677mg
(14%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.