Spicy Pinto Beans

Name: Spicy Pinto Beans
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 cans pinto beans; 1 pound chorizo Mexican sausage

Prep: 480 min Cook: 90 min Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender pinto beans and spicy chorizo, perfect for comforting meals and suitable for gatherings or family dinners.

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Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 cans pinto beans ⓘ
1 pound chorizo Mexican sausage ⓘ

Instructions

If using dried pinto beans, pick over and wash the beans.
Soak the beans overnight in water to cover.
Cook the beans for 1 hour or until tender. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
If using canned pinto beans, do not drain.
Cut chorizo into bite-sized pieces.
Add the chorizo to the cooked pinto beans and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Serve with fajitas.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

83 kcal 4% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV

Total Fat 6.8g 9% DV

Carbs 1.5g 1% DV

Fiber 0g

Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 354.5mg 15% DV

Potassium 68.5mg 1% DV

Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV

Calcium 5.5mg

Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % 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).