Pinto Beans With Chiles Recipe

Name: Pinto Beans With Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed; 2 cups boiling water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place chiles in bowl.
2
Pour 2 cups boiling water over them.
3
Let soak until chiles are soft, about 20 minutes.
4
Strain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid.
5
Seed chiles.
6
Place in food processor.
7
Add onion, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup soaking liquid; puree. This can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
8
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
9
Add chile puree; stir until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
10
Add beans, broth, bay leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
11
Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

1394

kcal

Calories

132

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, 2 cups boiling water, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, peeled, and more.

Yes, Pinto Beans With Chiles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pinto Beans With Chiles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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