Description
These Slow Cooker Pinto Beans are a delicious and hearty dish that’s perfect for any meal. Let your slow cooker do the work for a flavorful and satisfying experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- pound dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the rinsed pinto beans, vegetable broth (or water), diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and bay leaf.
- Stir to combine and ensure the beans are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices to your taste. These beans can also be blended for a smoother texture or served whole for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g