Easy Seasoned Pinto Beans
Plain canned beans can be bland and uninteresting, but it only takes a few minutes to turn them into something special. These Easy Seasoned Pinto Beans are a simple, flavorful side dish for tacos, enchiladas, or any Mexican-inspired meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup water see notes below
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro chopped, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet or saucepan over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
- Reduce the heat to LOW. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the pinto beans and the water. Stir to combine. Increase the heat as needed to bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to LOW and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and slightly saucy.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro just before serving.
Notes
Optional Flavor Boost: For deeper flavor, stir in about ¼ teaspoon reduced sodium Better Than Bouillon Vegetable or Chicken Base when adding the water.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg