Southwestern Style Pinto Beans

A spicy and savory dish that can be served plain or as part of a meal. Tastes amazing with a crusty bread bowls.

30 minutes Prep: 24 minutes Cook: 6 minutes

158 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	beans	dry pinto, soaked overnight
1	each	ham	hocks
1-3	each	jalapeno pepper	to taste
1	quart	tomatoes	canned
5	each	garlic	cloves
2	each	onions	finely chopped
1	x	salt	to taste
2	tablespoons	chili powder
1	teaspoon	oregano
1	teaspoon	summer savory
2	tablespoons	sugar
1	each	celery	stalk

Directions

Soak the pinto beans in water overnight, or about 6-8 hours. Drain the water and rinse the beans well.

Simmer the ham hock for about 2 hours in enough water to cover; about 2 quarts. (You could also use a pound of side pork or slab bacon cut into 1 inch chunks.) Remove the meat from the hock and return it to the cooking pot.

Add the pre-soaked and rinsed beans to the pot, along with the rest of the ingredients. Add enough water or tomato juice to bring the level to about 4 1/2 quarts total volume. Cover and simmer for about 4 hours, or longer if you have a slow cooker. Watch the liquid level while cooking so the beans don't get too dry.

Adjust the hot peppers to suit your taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 157g

Amount per Serving

Calories 158 12% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 494mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	30%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%

Vitamin A	11%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	9%		Iron	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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