New Mexico Pinto Beans

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexican-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
New Mexico Pinto Beans recipe image
Recipe tools
Use print to print the article or save it as a PDF. “Save article” downloads a clean HTML copy for offline reading.

This Mexican main features Dry pinto beans (1-1/2 lb) 2 1/2 qt Water, Meaty hambone or 1/4 lb Salt pork or cubed bacon, Salt, or more to taste. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

New Mexico Pinto Beans recipe image
0 Add to Favorites

New Mexico Pinto Beans

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 293.7

Description

This Mexican main features Dry pinto beans (1-1/2 lb) 2 1/2 qt Water, Meaty hambone or 1/4 lb Salt pork or cubed bacon, Salt, or more to taste. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash and pick over the beans, removing loose skins or shriveled beans.
  2. Put in a large covered pot and cover with hot water.
  3. Soak over night if you want to cut down on salt pork or bacon.
  4. Add more water as needed but only hot or boiling wnater.
  5. Never add cold water the beans will turn dark.
  6. If you cook without a lid the beans will also turn a dark color.
  7. When the skins are almost as tender as the inside of the beans, they are done.
  8. They should not be broken.
  9. Add salt and allow to stand before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 293.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 5210.5mg218%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g17%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g65%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 22.4g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: 112, bacon, beans, boiling, cubed, dry, hambone, main, meaty, mexican, mexico, more, pinto, pork, salt, taste, title, water
Recipe Card powered by WP Delicious

Leave a Comment