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pinto beans

A hearty and nutritious dish made from pinto beans, perfect as a side or main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 cup dried pinto beans rinsed and sorted
  • 4 cups water for soaking and cooking
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris.
  2. Soak the beans in a large pot with 4 cups of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Cooking
  1. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them again.
  2. In the same large pot, add the soaked beans and cover with fresh water (about 4 cups).
  3. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
  5. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

Serve the pinto beans as a side dish, or use them in tacos, burritos, or salads.