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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans made in a slow cooker are the easiest way to enjoy a delicious dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse the dried pinto beans and soak them overnight in a large bowl of water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and then sauté the chopped onion until softened and the minced garlic until aromatic.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, water, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beans are tender.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Potassium
822mg
(23%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.