Mexican Style Pinto Beans

Need an easy yet yummy side dish? Mexican style pinto beans is where it is at!!! 2 ingredients plus seasonings and you are on your…

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Need an easy yet yummy side dish? Mexican style pinto beans is where it is at!!! 2 ingredients plus seasonings and you are on your way to an amazing beyond amazing side dish.

pinto beans versus black beans

What is your favorite? I would say black beans are my all time favorite pinto have never been my first choice. Now I will happily eat both

Is there a better choice?

Health wise would it be better to choose black or pinto? This question comes up often so I did a little research and found

both have

  • no sodium
  • no cholesterole
  • good source of fiber
  • good source of protein

Black beans

  • good for digestion
  • high in fiber
  • low fat
  • protects against cancer
  • improves cardiovascular health

pinto beans

  • high in fiber
  • fights against diabetes
  • reduces heart disease
  • lowers risk of breast cancer

Both are good

no matter what bean you ultimately choose the choice will be healthy. Keep in mind that black beans are harder and must be cooked longer to get them tender.

what you will need

  • 1 can of pinto beans not seasoned
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • taco seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
Mexican style pinto beans

Mexican Style Pinto beans

Recipe by The Closet CookCourse: Uncategorized
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can unseasoned pinto beans

  • 1/2 cup picante sauce

  • 1tsp taco seasoning

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 cup water

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • rinse and drain can if beans place beans in a saucepan
  • add salsa and water and seasonings
  • stir
  • being to a boil
  • reduce and simmer 10 minutes
  • serve with your favorite meal;tacos, fajitas, burritos

Notes

  • 1 can is enough for 3 people to have a side dish
  • You can of course multiply and make enough to enjoy a bowl of beans

cooking at home

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other side dishes

guacamole

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