Easy, Quick And Tasty Basic Beans (Crockpot)

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pinto beans (or black beans)
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, whole but smashed
  • 1/2 onion

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans in a colander.
  2. Pour beans into the crock pot and cover with water. Allow the beans to soak a few hours or overnight. Note: If you are short on time the beans do not have to be soaked but I think that it helps with the cooking.
  3. Add salt, garlic and onion.
  4. Add any water necessary to fill the crock pot.
  5. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  6. Eat and enjoy.
  7. Will make approx 12 cups of beans (24 1/2 cup servings).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

162 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 7.8g 10% DV
Carbs 19.8g 7% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9989.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 83mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg
Vitamin C 2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 24.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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