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Spicy Garlicky Beans

Pinto and red beans with tons of garlic, red pepper, shallot, and chile flavor for an irresistible side dish everyone loves.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons sofrito
  • 1 cup stock or beer
  • 2-3 dried Guajillo peppers
  • 2-4 dried chiles de arbol omit if you’d like less spicy
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can pinto beans drained
  • 1 can pink beans drained

Instructions

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  1. In a small pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
  2. Add shallot and cook to soft, stirring frequently to prevent burning, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, and cook to fragrant - about 40 seconds.
  4. Add sofrito, bay leaf, chiles, oregano, and stock or beer, stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, a pinch or two of each.
  5. Add beans and toss to mix well.
  6. Cook to reduce liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent beans from burning, about 10 minutes, until liquid is thickened and mostly reduced.
  7. Add any salt and pepper, to taste, as needed.
  8. Remove bay leaf and chiles before serving.

Notes

  • Can add chorizo, ham, bacon for a meaty flavor.
  • Great in tacos, Huevos Rancheros, stews, and more.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.