Cantina Pinto Beans Recipe
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Cantina Pinto Beans

By: L.R. Larson  
"Cumin, cilantro and red pepper flakes lend a Southwestern flair to tender pinto beans in this recipe from Mrs. L.R. Larson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 'This dish was inspired by one served at a Dallas, Texas restaurant. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless,' she writes. 'It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with corn bread.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry pinto beans
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

  1. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan.
  2. Stir in broth, celery, onion, green pepper, cumin, sage, pepper flakes, bay leaves and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until beans are very tender. Discard bay leaves. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 164 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 605 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by MRS.H3 
These are the best beans ever!!! I slow cook them all day in the crock pot and before I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by MOONJ69 
Very good recipe!! I made it once and it was excellent, but then after that I couldn't get the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Julie Childers 
I made this recipe tonight and it was fabulous! I soaked them overnight and then cooked them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by SLJ6 
So I just finished eating this and I had to review.....Ohhh so good with some changes. Since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by cratgo 
it was good, i didn't out the whole amount if tomatoes, i posted the pic, i think you'll see... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Robyn 
Family loves this recipe! I used 4 (15.5 oz.) cans rinsed/drained pinto beans (1/2 c. dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by LINDA 
these are amazing! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by SweetBasil 
Terrific and easy. I did add some spicy smoked sausage which I sauted with the onion and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by luvpbj 
This recipe gets 5 stars for taste/flavor, but I gave it 4 because it was more of a soup... MORE
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Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by REDNECKWOMAN 
I added a small can of green salsa & some fresh diced jalapenos & it came out really well. I... MORE

 
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