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Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time12 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dried pinto beans
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup green chilies diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder optional

Instructions

  • Use a colander to rinse the pinto beans with water.
  • Put the beans into a LARGE bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water until all the beans are covered. (Be sure there is still room in the bowl for the beans to swell in size.) Let the beans soak in the water overnight. This process will help remove some "gas" from the beans.
  • In the morning drain the beans, rinse them in cold water, then put the beans in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic, chilies, and the optional cumin. Stir.
  • Add water to the crock pot until it covers the beans by 1-2 inches. Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Serve with a side of cornbread or with any of your favorite Mexican dishes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg