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Pinto Beans

Name: Pinto Beans
Prep time: 5
Cook time: 45

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5 min prep

45 min total

6 servings

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10 ingredients

This is an easy vegan version of the pinto or “colorada” beans that accompany many Dominican meals. It uses a little smoked paprika to give the pinto beans a rich, almost meaty taste. Although usually...

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 medium onion, diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
4 cups cooked pinto beans, or 2 (14 ounce) cans drained and rinsed (see Chef Tips)
Water or stock, as needed
Sea salt, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

285 cals

Fat

6 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

11 g

Protein

15 g

Sodium

252 mg

Directions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, or heavy-bottomed pot, over a medium-high heat. Add cumin and let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Add the onion, carrot, celery and oregano. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 2 minutes. Partially cover and turn the heat down to medium-low and sweat for 10 minutes or until they are tender and beginning to caramelize.
Add the smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix.
Add the cooked beans and their liquid, or if using canned, add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low simmer and cook, covered for about 30 minutes. Add a little water if the beans look too dry, taste for salt. Serve with Basic Brown Rice or in a burrito.

Chef Tips

Always drain and rinse canned beans before using to get rid of the excess salt.

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Pinto Beans