Spicy Pinto Beans Recipe

Name: Spicy Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried pinto beans; 4 1/4 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup diced reduced-fat, low-salt ham; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried pinto beans
4 1/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup diced reduced-fat, low-salt ham
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Sort and wash beans; place beans in a large saucepan. Cover with water to a depth of 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans, and return to saucepan; add 4 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 2 hours or until tender.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, and saute 5 minutes. Add garlic, ham, and chopped pepper; saute 5 additional minutes. Add onion mixture to beans in saucepan. Add vinegar and remaining ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

205

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried pinto beans, 4 1/4 cups cold water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Pinto Beans

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