Paula Deen’s Pinto Beans

Pinto beans are a staple in Southern cuisine and are often served as a side dish with barbecue or cornbread.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Paula Deen’s Pinto Beans

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pinto beans
• 6 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 slices Bacon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 leaf Bay leaf

Instructions

1. Rinse the pinto beans and soak them overnight in water.
2. In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, water, onion, garlic cloves, bacon slices, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
4. Remove the bay leaf and serve the pinto beans hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.