Terry's Texas Pinto Beans

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This old-fashioned pot of beans recipe starts with dry pinto beans that you don't have to soak. Instead, the beans cook until tender in a flavorful broth with onion, green chili salsa, jalapeño, and cumin for a spicy kick.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, picked through and rinsed well

  • 1 (29 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup green salsa

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • water, as needed

Directions

  1. Place clean pinto beans into a large pot; pour in chicken broth. Stir in onion, jalapeño, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring often, until beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours. Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.

    close up view of Pinto Beans garnished with salsa and fresh herbs on a white plate
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
1g Fat
38g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 12g 44%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 610mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.