Best Clay Pot Pinto Beans W Corn Tortillas Recipes

PINTO BEAN TOSTADAS

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Ready-to-go pinto beans and crispy corn tortillas prove how easy it is to make a healthy meal. Chili powder kicks up the fun, making this a popular pick for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco
Lime wedges

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime zest, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Stir in beans, pepper sauce, chili powder and remaining salt; heat through, stirring occasionally. Keep warm., Brush both sides of tortillas with remaining oil. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in two batches; cook until lightly browned and crisp, 2-3 minutes on each side., To serve, arrange beans and lettuce over tostada shells; top with salsa, sour cream mixture and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PINTO BEANS AND CORN

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Here's a hearty stew made entirely of convenient ingredients (unless you opt to cook the beans from scratch). Serve with simple grain dishes or tortilla specialties that don't include beans, such as Mushroom and Bell Pepper Quesadillas or Soft Tacos (page 172).

Yield 4 to 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Two 16-ounce cans pinto or pink beans, drained and rinsed, or 4 cups cooked pinto or pink beans (from about 1 2/3 cups raw)
2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from 3 medium ears) or frozen corn, thawed
One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium or Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, chopped, with liquid
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, or one 4- to 7-ounce can mild green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan or steep-sided stir-fry pan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 15 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls.
These related varieties are most widely used in Mexican and Southwestern dishes. Pink beans are slightly smaller and rounder than pintos, which are speckled when raw but turn a warm brown when cooked. Their mellow flavors are similar, so they may be used interchangeably. Both cook to a fine, creamy texture.
Pink and pinto beans combine nicely with rice or corn, either hot and spiced as a main dish, or cold and marinated as a salad.
Often used in burritos, enchiladas, and similar tortilla dishes, the flavor of these beans is enhanced by garlic, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
Calories: 263
Total Fat: 1g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrate: 52g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 444mg

FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA

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There is nothing that feels more like comfort food than a fresh batch of brothy, tender pinto beans topped with cilantro, jalapeños and avocado, and served with warm tortillas. It's so simple, yet so filling and delicious. Frijoles de la olla are beans cooked in a pot, and here, that pot is an electric pressure cooker, which makes preparation quicker and even more hands-off. Seasonings like dried chiles, garlic and dried mushrooms take the broth's flavor to another level. For a spicier version, toss in some chiles de árbol, too. You can swap in dried black or flor de junio beans for an equally delicious and rich broth. Any leftovers would be great in enfrijoladas or chili.

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Categories dinner, beans, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans (12 ounces)
1 large dried ancho chile or 3 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed, seeded and rinsed
2 large dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and rinsed
1 dried avocado leaf
2 dried bay leaves
2 large black garlic or regular garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup mixed dried mushrooms (1/4 ounce), coarsely crumbled if large
1 tablespoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise
8 corn tortillas, for serving
1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

Steps:

Add the beans, chiles, avocado leaf, bay leaves, garlic, dried mushrooms, salt and 8 cups water to an electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), and set to cook for 40 minutes at high pressure.
During the last few minutes of cooking, lightly char the jalapeños over the open high flame of a gas burner, or sear them on a comal or in a dry, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until blackened and beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes over a flame or about 10 minutes in a skillet. Use heatproof tongs to turn occasionally. Once cooked, set aside.
Once the pressure cooker has completed cooking, carefully release the pressure to open the lid. Taste test at least 5 beans to make sure they are all tender and fully cooked. If any are not, set the machine to its "sauté" function and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer until the beans are smooth and soft.
Discard the avocado and bay leaves. If you'd like a more full-bodied broth, transfer the chiles, garlic and 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid to a blender or food processor, blend until completely smooth, and return to the pot of beans. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
Warm the tortillas over the open flame of a gas burner or on a comal or in a dry, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until soft. Divide the beans and rehydrated mushrooms among bowls, then top with cilantro, avocado and charred jalapeños. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the avocado slices and serve with the warmed tortillas.