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
Course: Uncategorized4
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
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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