Best Pinto Beans With Tortilla Cheese Crust Recipes

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CHEESY PINTO BEANS



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You can serve this Mexican-flavored dish as a main course or a side dish. Quick to make with canned beans, too. Recipe is from Crisco.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, divided, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup crisco vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or 1 cup Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 400°F Puree 1 can pinto beans in a food processor.
  • HEAT oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and peppers. Cook about 10 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup tomato liquid, broth, hot pepper sauce and pureed and whole pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • POUR into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.

PINTO BEAN CASSEROLE



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-Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) tortilla chips
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Pour over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SEVEN LAYER TORTILLA PIE



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Looks like a pie, cuts like a pie, and tastes like a little bit of Southwestern heaven. This casserole is made from pinto and black beans layered with tortillas and cheese. Picante sauce gives it just the right kick. You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack if you like.

Provided by KDCG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped tomatoes
7 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mash pinto beans. Stir in 3/4 cup salsa and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup salsa, cilantro, black beans and tomatoes.
  • Place 1 tortilla in a pie plate or tart dish. Spread 3/4 cup pinto bean mixture over tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Spread with 2/3 cup black bean mixture, and top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layering twice. Cover with remaining tortilla, and spread with remaining pinto bean mixture and cheese.
  • Cover with foil, and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1325.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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

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 WITH TORTILLA-CHEESE CRUST



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Categories     Bean     Onion     Side     Bake     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, drained, chopped, juices reserved
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
8 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 cup packed grated Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños

Steps:

  • Puree 1 can beans in processor. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; stir 1 minute. Mix in tomatoes, 1/2 cup juices, broth, pepper sauce, whole beans and pureed beans. Simmer mixture 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle crushed chips over beans. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Top with cheese; bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Top with 2 tablespoons cilantro.

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