Perfect Pinto Beans
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 12 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 238
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 38
- Dietary Fiber
- 9
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 13
- Cholesterol
- 5
- Sodium
- 197
- Total: 11 hr 40 min (includes soaking time)
- Active: 10 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.