Mexican Beans-Frijoles Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 -8 cups water
1 lb pinto beans , soaked overnight
1 1/2 large white onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
5 -8 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp dried cilantro
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 lime , juice of
1/2 tsp dried poblano pepper (optional)
1 tbsp bacon grease
1 tbsp salt
1/2 cup cheese (mexican blend )

Directions:

Add beans to water and bring to a boil, then partially cover and bring to a simmer.
Chop the Onion, Garlic, and Bacon and add into the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients except Salt, Bacon grease and Cheese.
Simmer for 2 hours adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
After the 2 hours add the Salt and Bacon grease. Correct seasoning with more cumin, oregano, and cilantro (don't add more salt yet). Simmer 30 more minutes.
Taste again and correct seasoning, this time you can add more salt, if desired.
Drain beans reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Put beans back into pot and mash with a potato masher or 'boat motor', adding the cooking liquid until you have desired consistency. Mix in the cheese and serve immediately.Garnish with more cheese and fresh cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	437.54 Kcal (1832 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27g	42%
Cholesterol	46.4mg	15%
Sodium	2432.65mg	101%
Potassium	561.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	32.45g	11%
Sugars	3.95g	16%
Dietary Fiber	8.88g	36%
Protein	18.46g	37%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	252.4mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.9 Kcal (272 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.01g	42%
Cholesterol	6.88mg	15%
Sodium	360.84mg	101%
Potassium	83.23mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.81g	11%
Sugars	0.59g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	36%
Protein	2.74g	37%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	17%
Iron	0.4mg	15%
Calcium	37.4mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

10.2

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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