Pot Beans (Frijoles de la Olla) made with pinto beans, onion, ground cumin, red chile flakes, mexican oregano, water, salt

Pot Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)

These Mexican-style pot beans are a budget-friendly, simple, and comforting dish, perfect as a side for your favorite Mexican meals, or as a base for other recipes. Cooked to tender perfection with aromatic spices, these beans are packed with protein and fiber.

4 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 0.44
EUR: € 0.32
GBP: £ 0.27
USD: $ 0.47
mainssides
#easy#beans#spicy#vegan#mexican#frijoles#pot beans#instant pot#slow cooker#budget-friendly

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine pinto beans (1 cup) (rinsed), onion (0.5) (roughly sliced), ground cumin (1 tsp), red chile flakes (1 tsp), mexican oregano (1 tsp), and water (4 cups) (hot) in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for approximately mins (120), or until the beans are soft.

  2. 2

    Stir in [salt] (to taste) and simmer for another mins (30).

  3. 3

    Serve the beans and their broth in individual bowls. Alternatively, strain the beans and use the broth as a soup base.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

165
kcal
11
Protein (g)
30
Carbs (g)
1
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Fiber 8 g
Sugars 2 g

Micronutrients

iron
4mg
89% DV
sodium
37mg
6% DV
calcium
63mg
25% DV
potassium
670mg
57% DV
vitamin a
49mcg
22% DV
vitamin c
3mg
13% DV
vitamin k
15mcg
51% DV

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