Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans
A delicious and hearty side dish, Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans are easy to prepare from scratch and pair well with many types of cuisine, especially grilled meats and barbecues.
Ingredients
Beans Preparation
- 2 cups dried pinquito beans Ensure beans are soaked overnight.
- 6 cups water
Flavoring Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped Can substitute with yellow onion.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on preference.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the pinquito beans and soak them overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the beans. In a large pot, combine the beans and 6 cups of water.
Cooking
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and bay leaf.
- Add the sautéed mixture to the beans and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
To store leftover pinquito beans, let them cool first. Place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the beans for up to 3 months. Just remember to thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating. Adjust spices to taste, and consider adding bell peppers or tomatoes for flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1g
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