Description
A simple recipe for creamy pinto beans that is easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk (for vegan option)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked pinto beans.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the pinto beans, vegetable broth, cumin, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.
- This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas.
- Feel free to add spices based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Pinto Beans, vegetarian, creamy beans, simple recipe