Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Spicy Pinto Bean Stew, where rich spices and tender beans create a delightful explosion of flavor in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked pinto beans and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in ground cumin and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed pinto beans, vegetable broth, and tomato paste; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Stir in lime juice before serving and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg