Best Cantina Pinto Beans Recipes

CANTINA PINTO BEANS

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This dish was inspired by one served at a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless. It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with cornbread. -L.R. Larson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans (about 3/4 pound)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 celery ribs, diced
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 1 hour. , Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan. Stir in broth, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beans are very tender, about 1 hour., Discard bay leaves. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

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Pinto beans are simmered with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic. I love making these beans just because they make the whole house smell so good, and the longer they simmer the better they taste. You could add 1/2 can of beer to make 'borracho' beans. I personally taste-test throughout the entire cooking process and add extra seasoning as I feel it needs it. These beans could simmer all day long; just make sure they have plenty of water to keep the beans covered.

Provided by Lyndsay

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g