Pinto Beans and Prunes Vegan

Experience a delightful twist on comfort food with this Pinto Beans and Prunes Vegan recipe, a hearty, wholesome dish that combines the creamy texture of slow-cooked pinto beans with the natural sweetness of prunes. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme, and cooked in a savory vegetable broth, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. The prunes not only add a subtle sweetness but also elevate the dish with a unique depth and richness. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for meal prepping, this plant-based dish is ideal served with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread, making it a filling and satisfying meal for any day of the week. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a visually stunning and vegan-friendly comfort food that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried pinto beans
• 10 pieces Prunes (pitted)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Onion (medium, diced)
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly under cold water and soak them overnight in a large bowl with enough water to cover them by at least 2 inches.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked beans the next day. Set them aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the soaked pinto beans, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the beans for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. Add more vegetable broth or water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

Step 7

Once the beans are tender, stir in the prunes and let the dish simmer for an additional 15 minutes. The prunes will soften and release their sweetness into the dish.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1173.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.8

Total Fat 36.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4473.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 33.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.1mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 3083.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 59.2%