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Homemade Pinto Beans with Onion, Garlic and Lime
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Homemade Pinto Beans with Onion, Garlic and Lime

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • pinto beans (rinsed and soaked overnight)Pantry400 g
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • jalapeño (juiced, or pickled jalapeño brine)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices8 g
  • waterOther1.5 litres

per serving

Nutrition

345kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
1 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Citrus juicer

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the beans

    • Rinse the pinto beans and pick out any debris.
    • Cover with plenty of water and soak overnight, then drain.
    Step 1
  2. Simmer the beans

    • Put the drained beans in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
    • Lower the heat and simmer until the beans are tender.
    Step 2
  3. Add the aromatics

    • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
    • Season with salt and keep simmering until everything is soft and the broth is flavourful.
    Step 3
  4. Finish with lime and jalapeño

    • Stir in the lime juice and the jalapeño juice.
    • Taste and adjust the salt before serving.
    Step 4