Southern style Pinto beans

Pinto beans are a staple in Southern cuisine and are often served as a side dish with barbecue or fried chicken.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Southern style Pinto beans

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pinto beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 piece Smoked ham hock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the pinto beans and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, add the soaked beans, onion, garlic cloves, smoked ham hock, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and water.
3. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
4. Remove the ham hock and shred the meat, discarding the bone and fat.
5. Return the shredded meat to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Serve the Southern style Pinto beans hot with cornbread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.