5 from 6 votes
Pinto Beans with Fresh Tomato Relish
This recipe for Pinto Beans with Fresh Tomato Relish is easy and simple to make, yet delicious and satisfying!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the beans:
- 1 pound pinto beans dried
- 3 quarts water cold
- 1 garlic peeled, whole head
- 1 onion peeled
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the tomato relish:
- 2 plum tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- salt dash
- black pepper dash
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Garnish:
- sour cream
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Look over the beans carefully for any stones or other debris.
- Rinse thoroughly and place in a large stockpot with the water, garlic, and onion.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook slowly until the beans are very tender - at least 2 1/2 hours.
- While the beans are cooking, make the relish. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together thoroughly.
- When the beans are very tender and ready to serve, remove and discard the onion and stir in the salt.
- Serve the beans with the tomato relish on the side along with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges.
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Notes
- Let the beans cool completely before placing them in a covered container in the refrigerator. Warm beans placed in the fridge can sour. They'll keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and up to six months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
581mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 581mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.