How To Season Pinto Beans
Learn how to season canned pinto beans for an easy and flavoful dish.
Servings 4
Calories 135kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ½ ounces (439g) canned pinto beans 1 can
- 7 ¾ ounces (229ml) water or other cooking liquid
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- salt to taste
- 1 bay leaf optional
Instructions
- Add the canned beans to the saucepan, then fill the empty can halfway with water and pour it in.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and bay leaf (if using),stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste, adjust the seasonings (if desired), and remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Notes
- Simply double the flavorings If you double the amount of beans.
- Make sure to rinse the beans well before adding them to the pot. Wash off all the gooey bean stuff you usually find in the bottom of the can.
- Taste after cooking and feel free to add more spices and seasonings if needed.
- If you find the canned beans too hard for your liking, then add a full can of water and simmer for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Please keep an eye on the liquid, adding more as needed so that they don't dry out.
- Pinto beans cooked longer are great for making refried beans.
- Cooking your beans in a flavorful broth is an easy way to add tons of flavor to them.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan Smartpoints in a serving of this.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg