Pintos and Blacks

Elevate your weeknight dinners with "Pintos and Blacks," a vibrant and flavorful bean medley inspired by the heartiness of Southwest cuisine. This easy-to-make, one-pan recipe combines tender pinto and black beans with sautéed onions, garlic, and red bell peppers, enhanced by a symphony of warming spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth, this nutrient-packed dish is perfect as a stand-alone vegetarian meal or a flavorful side for tacos, rice bowls, or cornbread. Ready in just 35 minutes, "Pintos and Blacks" is a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipe that can be personalized with fresh cilantro and zesty lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish. Whether you're meal-prepping or cooking for the family, this dish is a wholesome, satisfying addition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups pinto beans (cooked or canned)
• 2 cups black beans (cooked or canned)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

If using canned beans, rinse and drain both the pinto beans and black beans. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the bell pepper has softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly with spices.

Step 6

Add the pinto beans, black beans, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or spices if needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1523.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1287.7

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4346.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 59.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 451.3mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 3334.6mg	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: 23.1%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 58.7%