THE BEST Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: THE BEST Pinto Beans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 4-6 cups water; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ½ yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon kosher salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
281 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

THE BEST Pinto Beans Recipe

Iris Warren

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This master pinto beans recipe is an inexpensive way to transform dried, shelf-stable pinto beans to serve on their own or turn into refried beans.

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Ingredients

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1 pound dried pinto beans , rinsed in a colander
4-6 cups water
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ yellow onion , chopped
4 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Soak the Beans

Add the pinto beans to a large bowl and cover with 2-3 inches of cold water. Soak the beans on the counter overnight or for 8-24 hours.

Cook the Beans

Drain and rinse the beans then add to a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with 4-6 cups of cold water or so they're covered by about 3 inches. Add the chopped onion, smashed garlic, and bay leaves then drizzle with the olive oil. Season with kosher salt. Bring the beans to a boil. Skim off the foam that forms and discard. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours or until tender, cooking longer if needed. Add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.
Once the beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, remove them from the heat and discard bay leaves. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed. Serve immediately or at room temperature, and refrigerate the leftover beans in their cooking liquid for up to 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Add 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth for more flavor if desired.
If preferred, remove the onion after cooking by using a quartered onion instead of chopped.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 885mg (37%) Potassium 806mg (23%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	281kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Sodium	885mg	37%
Potassium	806mg	17%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2IU	0%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	73mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%