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5 from 2 votes

Spicy Pinto Beans

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Plant Based, Vegan, Whole Foods
Calories:
Author: Terri

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sort and remove any debris from beans.
  • Soak overnight in 6-7 cups of water.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • In a large dutch oven, heat coconut oil on low until melted.
  • Add onions and garlic, saute until onions are cooked.
  • Add beans, peppers, vegetable broth, water, cumin, chili powder, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for approximately 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, add salt, cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

Notes

In high altitude areas, adding ½ tsp of baking soda will help to soften your beans while they are cooking.