Description
Pinto beans are a culinary delight, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor that transforms any meal into a hearty feast. This easy recipe delivers perfectly cooked pinto beans that can be served as a side dish or incorporated into tacos, salads, and more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress family and friends with this comforting dish that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Soak the pinto beans overnight in water or use the quick soak method by boiling for 1 hour.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Drain soaked beans and add them to the pot with vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours or until tender.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the beans before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including diced tomatoes or jalapeños during cooking. To achieve a creamier texture, mash some beans while they cook.