Best Creamy Pinto Bean Puree Recipes

Creamy Pinto Bean Puree image

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes or one 14- to 16-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt or soy yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

For a smooth texture, combine all the ingredients, plus 1 cup water, in a food processor and process until just pureed. For a soup with added texture, reserve 1/2 cup or so of the pinto beans, then stir into the pureed mixture.
Creamy Pinto Bean Puree (this page)
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Shredded dark green lettuce and diced tomatoes
Good-quality low-fat tortilla chips
Calories: 220
Total Fat: 1g
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrate: 39g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 445mg

Perfect Pinto Beans image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

Pinto Bean Pie image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed, drained and mashed
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, butter and vanilla. Stir in the sugar and coconut. Add eggs; stir well. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , Sprinkle with pecans; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean but moist. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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