Fresh Pinto Beans with Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Fresh Pinto Beans with Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pinto beans fresh; 1/4 cup olive oil fruity; 1 each onions onion finely diced or grated; 2 each tomatoes large , , seeded and; 1/4 teaspoon paprika sweet; 1 pinch cumin ground; 1 each garlic cloves large; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper; 1 x sugar if necessary; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound pinto beans fresh
1/4 cup olive oil fruity
1 each onions onion finely diced or grated
2 each tomatoes large , , seeded and
1/4 teaspoon paprika sweet
1 pinch cumin ground
1 each garlic cloves large
1 x salt
1 x black pepper
1 x sugar if necessary
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

1
Shell beans, rinse them off and put them in a saucepan with water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, then drain and return the beans to the pan.
3
Add the oil, onions, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, some freshly ground pepper and a cup of water.
4
Cover and cook over a low flame until the beans are tender, about an hour.
5
Taste for salt and add more if necessary.
6
If the tomatoes are too acidic, add enough sugar to balance the flavor.
7
Remove from heat and season to taste with the lemon juice.
8
Turn beans, and their juices, into a serving dish.
9
Garnish with the parsley and cilantro.

535

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Protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pinto beans fresh, 1/4 cup olive oil fruity, 1 each onions onion finely diced or grated, 2 each tomatoes large , , seeded and, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pinto Beans with Tomatoes falls under the General 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.

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Fresh Pinto Beans with Tomatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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