Pinto Beans Rancheros
Transform your weeknight dinners with the bold and vibrant flavors of Pinto Beans Rancheros, a hearty plant-based dish that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. This recipe combines tender pinto beans with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and a hint of chipotle chili powder, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice. Perfect for serving with warm corn tortillas or over fluffy cooked rice, this dish offers a versatile, protein-packed meal that’s both satisfying and easy to make in just 45 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a vegan-friendly dinner option or a flavorful side dish, Pinto Beans Rancheros brings a taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups pinto beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- (optional) corn tortillas or cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, and chipotle chili powder (if using). Stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked pinto beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm with corn tortillas or over cooked rice, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 825 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
