Mexican Pinto Beans

Mexican Pinto Beans

from thissavoryvegan.com
125 min

These Vegan Mexican Pinto Beans are better than any you can buy in the store and all you have to do is put them on the stove and forget about em.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry pinto beans
  • 6 cups + 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • salt (to taste)
  • cilantro (for topping (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Add beans to a large pot. Sort through the beans and remove any rocks. Cover with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Add remaining water, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat, covered, for an additional 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Taste beans to make sure they are cooked through. Add salt and adjust seasonings as needed. Top with cilantro and enjoy.