One Pot Pinto Beans
One Pot Pinto Beans simmer slowly with aromatics and seasonings for a hearty, protein-rich side or main dish that’s full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry pinto beans
- 9 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Look through the beans to find any rocks or imperfect beans, discard the bad beans. Rinse the beans over cold water to remove any dirt on beans.
- Place all of the ingredients into a large pot over the stove. Bring up to a boil then let simmer covered for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Stir the beans occasionally while simmering. If the water line gets too low while simmering add 2 cups of water in at a time. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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