Stewed Pinto Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry pinto beans
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 c. water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (14 oz.) can ready-cut tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Inspect beans for rocks; rinse and soak in 5 cups of water and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt overnight.
  2. Add beans and the water they soaked in to Dutch oven.
  3. Add remaining ingredients.
  4. If using fresh tomatoes, add 1/2 cup of water.
  5. Cook over low heat.
  6. Simmer beans until tender, may be 3 to 5 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

439 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.6g 33% DV
Total Fat 24g 31% DV
Carbs 51.2g 19% DV
Fiber 14.5g 52% DV
Sugar 6g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10372.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1063.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 549.8mcg 61% DV
Vitamin C 28mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 180.8mg 14% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

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

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