Cowboy Pintos Vegan Recipe

Name: Cowboy Pintos Vegan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pinto beans dried; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onions diced; 4 cloves garlic finely minced; 3 each carrots cut up; 2 each celery stalks cut up; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped; 6 cups water; 2 each thyme sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 2 sprigs cilantro tied; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces pinto beans dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onions diced
4 cloves garlic finely minced
3 each carrots cut up
2 each celery stalks cut up
28 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped
6 cups water
2 each thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
2 sprigs cilantro tied
1/4 cup cilantro chopped

1
Sort and wash beans.
2
Soak overnight, covered with 2 inches of water.
3
Rinse several times and drain.
4
Set aside.
5
Add fresh cilantro, parsley, and/or basil at the very end.
6
Place oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.
7
Add the onion and cook 10 minutes or until wilted.
8
Add garlic during last 2 minutes.
9
Stir occasionally.
10
Add carrots, celery and reserved drained beans.
11
Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the reserved tomato juices, water, thyme and oregano.
12
Stir in the cilantro sprigs.
13
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender but not mushy, skimmy any foam that rises to the surface.
14
Remove tied cilantro and add freshly chopped cilantro; season with pepper to taste.
15
Make sure the beans are softened to your satisfaction before adding salt.
16
Serve over white rice or barley.

283

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pinto beans dried, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onions diced, 4 cloves garlic finely minced, and more.

Yes, Cowboy Pintos Vegan falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cowboy Pintos Vegan

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