Jalapeno Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pinto beans dried; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 large onions; 3 cloves garlic pressed; 2 each jalapeno pepper seeded and minced; 1 each bay leaves; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese or monteray jack, optional

Servings: persons

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water 2 inches above beans.
2
Soak overnight; drain.
3
(For quicker method: Bring beans and water to a boil in a saucepan; boil 1 minute, cover, remove from heat, and let stand one hour).
4
Bring beans, 2 1/2 cups of water, and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven; cover, reduce heat, and simmer one hour or until tender Remove and discard bay leaf.
5
Stir in ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
6
Sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.
7
Enchiladas: Mash beans and spread evenly on 12 6-inch flour or corn tortillas.
8
If desired, add cheese to each enchilada.
9
Roll up and place, seam side down, in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
10
Top with commercial or homemade enchilada sauce and additional cheese, if desired.
11
Bake at 350F (180C) for 20 m inutes.
12
Top with salsa, sour cream, etc., if desired.

206

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pinto beans dried, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 large onions, 3 cloves garlic pressed, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Pinto Beans 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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Jalapeno Pinto Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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