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Cheesy Pinto Beans
Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Beth Moncel📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Mince the garlic and finely dice the jalapeño (remove the stem and seeds).
garlic ($0.08)2 clovesjalapeño (optional) ($0.24)1
2
Add the garlic, jalapeño, and cooking oil to a pot. Sauté the garlic and jalapeño over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic is very fragrant.
garlic ($0.08)2 clovesjalapeño (optional) ($0.24)1cooking oil ($0.04)1 Tbsp
3
Add one can of pinto beans to a blender, with the liquid in the can, and purée until smooth.
4
Add the puréed beans and the second can of beans (drained) to the saucepot with the garlic and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
garlic ($0.08)2 clovesjalapeño (optional) ($0.24)1
5
Season the beans with the smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine, then heat through over medium, stirring occasionally.
6
Finally, add the shredded cheddar and stir until it has melted smoothly into the beans. Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve over rice or with your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
calories
268 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
0.66 cup
fiber Content
10 g
sodium Content
664 mg
protein Content
13 g
carbohydrate Content
34 g
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