Pinto Bean Seasoning

Seasonings for pinto beans labeled on counter.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

If you're looking to take your pinto beans to the next level, it's important to season them properly. Learn all about how to season pinto beans for maximum flavor!

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Equipment

Small saucepan

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans pinto beans
⅔ cup water
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 Tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Open the can, drain and rinse the pinto beans.
Add the drained beans to a saucepan along with the spices and water.
Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then, reduce the heat and let cook for 10 – 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper.
Enjoy!

Notes

Tips

Salt is super important to add to pinto beans for some flavor, otherwise, they can taste quite bland. They are amazing with this bacon salt!
Simply double the flavorings if you double the amount of beans.
Make sure to rinse the beans well before adding them to the pot.
Taste after cooking and feel free to add more spices and seasonings if needed.
Cooking your beans in bone broth is an easy way to add tons of flavor and nutrition to them.

Variations

Vary the liquid – use bone broth, chicken stock, or vegetable broth.
Add meat – bacon, pork belly, ham hock, ground beef.
Add smoky flavor – using smoked paprika, smoked bacon, or smoked chicken.
Add extra veggies – add tomatoes, celery, onions, peppers, etc.
Vary the seasoning and spices – thyme, cumin, rosemary, tomato paste, taco seasoning, cajun seasoning, chili seasoning, Italian seasoning.
Make it spicy – with a dash of hot sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, adobo sauce, chipotles, cayenne, etc.

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