Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Wait Time
8 hours
Cook Time
1 hour
Servings
6

Serve these simple and flavorful pinto beans with cooked brown rice, avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a balanced, nourishing plant-based meal.

Preparation Note

Place the dry beans into a medium-sized bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let them soak for 8 to 24 hours on your counter. Then rinse and drain through a colander.

Ingredients
2 cups pinto beans (soaked for 8 to 24 hours)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onions chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoons chili powder
5 cups water
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 serrano chili peppers sliced lengthwise
2 teaspoons sea salt