Creole Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Creole Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 4 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin and washed to remove dirt; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, diced; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning blend (should be spicy); 5 cups mushroom broth; One 12-ounce bottle dark beer; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices; 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 to 4 tablespoons red miso paste (depending on saltiness); Coarsely ground black pepper; Sour cream, for garnish; Sliced green onions, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin and washed to remove dirt
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped
4 cloves garlic, diced
4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning blend (should be spicy)
5 cups mushroom broth
One 12-ounce bottle dark beer
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 to 4 tablespoons red miso paste (depending on saltiness)
Coarsely ground black pepper
Sour cream, for garnish
Sliced green onions, for garnish

1
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat.
2
Add the leeks, carrots and celery, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and creole seasoning; stir, and saute 2 more minutes.
4
Add the mushroom broth, beer, tomatoes and pinto beans.
5
Bring to a simmer, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
6
Uncover the pot and cook until the liquid is reduced by one-third, about 15 minutes.
7
Season with 2 tablespoons of the miso paste and some pepper.
8
Taste and add more miso as needed.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 4 leeks, white parts only, sliced thin and washed to remove dirt, 2 medium carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creole Pinto Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Creole Pinto Beans

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