A bowl of pinto beans with an assortment of green and red peppers in the background

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Pinto Beans Dried
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Reduced sodium
  • 1 Onion Large, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper Fresh, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ½ cup Green Salsa
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Water If needed

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Stovetop

Instructions

  • Place pinto beans in a large pot and add chicken broth.
  • Stir in onion, jalapeño, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 2 hours, stirring often, until beans are tender. Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Texas Pinto Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
113
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
152
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
429
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
101
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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