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Pinto Beans from Scratch
2 h 20 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
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2 h 20 min
2 h 20 minPinto Beans from Scratch
what you need
Ingredients
dried pinto beans (rinsed and drained)Pantry400 g
waterOther2 litres
onion (peeled, left whole or halved)Produce0.5 pieces
garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce3 pieces
saltSpices8 g
per serving
Nutrition
230kcal
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Proteins
- 14 g
- Fat
- 1 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Rinse the beans
- Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and drain them.
- Step 2
Boil the beans
- Put the beans in a large pot and add the water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and leave to cook undisturbed.
- Step 3
Add the aromatics
- Add the onion, garlic and salt to the pot.
- Cover again with the lid.
- Step 4
Simmer until tender
- Simmer over low heat until the beans are soft and creamy.
- Step 5
Serve
- Check the seasoning and serve the beans hot, with some of their cooking liquid.