Pinto Bean Recipe:
Fabulous, Yet Simple, Pinto Beans
A Lavish Cheapskate Healthy Alternative
Here's a pinto bean recipe that is low cost and amazingly versatility... The secret to great traditional pinto beans is not in the sauce. The best pinto beans come from allowing the pinto bean's natural flavor to be the center of the recipe. Here's a very basic, yet traditional recipe for pinto beans that is low fat and healthy. What's great about this recipe is you can create healthy budget meals such as: tostadas, bean burritos, healthy "no fat" refried beans as a side dish, and more. Low Fat, Healthy, and Lavishly Cheap!
Traditional "Naked" Pinto Bean Recipe: 4 cups Pinto beans (uncooked, sorted, cleaned) Water (8 cups- preferably soft water- not hard water)2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 4 garlic cloves pressed)Salt to taste (added after cooking)
Before you cook your beans, sort them removing and discarding debris. Wash the beans thoroughly and allow them to soak in water over night. This helps them cook faster and also help with flatulence. Cook on low in crockpot for 6 to 8 hours. Add water as needed. If you leave the beans to cook throughout the day, you may add extra water. You can always drain excess water after beans are fully cooked. If you don't have a crock pot, in a large pot bring beans and water to a boil. Immediately turn down to medium heat. Cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours, adding water as needed.
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