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Slow cooker pinto beans served in a white bowl with a wooden spoon, ready to eat.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Rinse the dried pinto beans and soak them overnight in a large bowl of water.
    Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and then sauté the chopped onion until softened and the minced garlic until aromatic.
    Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
  • Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, water, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beans are tender.
    Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 13g (26%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 450mg (20%) Fiber: 10g (42%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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