Frijoles (Mexican Style Pinto Beans) Recipe

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Frijoles (Mexican Style Pinto Beans)
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Directions:

  1. Soak beans according to package directions; drain.
  2. Heat oil in stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add salt pork; cook 2 minutes, until browned.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; add onions and chile and cook 4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  6. Add drained beans, water and cumin seed.
  7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  8. Add salt and continue to cook 25 to 35 minutes more, until tender.
  9. (Can be made ahead. Cool. Transfer to large microwaveproof container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To reheat: Microwave on high 10 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes, until heated through.) Makes 7 cups.
  10. Refries Beans (frijoles refritos):.
  11. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or lard in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
  13. Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  14. Add 2 cups cooked beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid to skilet.
  15. (Or, microwave 2 cups refrigerated beans and 1/3 to 1/2 cup bean liquid on High, 2 to 3 minutes, until room temperature, and add to skillet).
  16. Mash beans and liquid coarsely with back of wooden spoon or potato masher.
  17. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, untilheated through, addingmore bean liquid or water if needed.
  18. Transfer beans to a food processor.
  19. Process just until smooth.
  20. Makes 2 cups (4 servings).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.73 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.06g 17%
Cholesterol 9.75mg 3%
Sodium 997.77mg 42%
Potassium 159.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.81g 4%
Sugars 1.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.06g 12%
Protein 3.96g 8%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 49.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.67 Kcal (300 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.06g 17%
Cholesterol 4.46mg 3%
Sodium 456.27mg 42%
Potassium 72.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.94g 4%
Sugars 0.5g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 12%
Protein 1.81g 8%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 22.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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