Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans are boiled in water over low heat ("frijoles de la olla"). It's a simple, healthy, and economical way to make a one-dish dinner.
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- 5-quart colander
- 6-quart Dutch oven or stock pot
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons lard
- 10 cups water
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Rinse the beans in a colander and sift through to remove grit.
- Put beans in Dutch oven with 10 cups of water.
- Add chopped onion and oil.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover and simmer for about 2 hours.
- When water has boiled down and it is mostly beans, use a potato masher to mash them up.
- Add the seasoned salt and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Serve when ready.
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Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g