Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Posted: 02/20/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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Savory and smoky, these slow cooker pinto beans are a must have for potlucks and picnics! So cheap and easy, they will become one of your fave vegan side dishes.
Why These Beans Are So Good
- So tender and flavorful, these beans are the perfect vegan add-on to rice, tacos, cowboy caviar, or just on their own.
- Almost completely hands off, these pinto beans are so simple to soak, season, and throw in the slow cooker for a delicious, oh-so-easy side dish.
How To Make This Recipe
- Rinse and soak the beans in cold water overnight. The water should be 2-3 inches above the beans.
- After soaking, drain and rinse the beans, then drain again.
- Add the beans, spices, and water to the slow cooker. Mix everything well.
- Turn slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours or until tender.
Chef’s Tips
- Soaking your beans isn’t absolutely necessary, but we do highly recommend it. Soaking the beans makes them tender and much easier for your body to digest.
- This recipe is perfect for making on the weekend and munching on all week. Simply store your beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans soaked overnight
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Instructions
- Rinse and soak beans in cold water overnight. Water should be 2-3 inches above beans.
- Drain, rinse, drain again, and add to the slow cooker.
- Add spices and water, stir until well mixed.
- Cook in slow cooker on high for 4 hours, or until tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 56kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 172mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Tried a ton of more complicated recipes for beans and this is by far the most delicious! Can’t believe such a simple and easy recipe made the best beans ever!
So glad you enjoyed it!