San Fernando Beans

Packed with rich, smoky flavors and a hearty texture, San Fernando Beans bring a taste of comfort and tradition to your table. This one-pot wonder features tender pinto beans simmered with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, enhanced with the brightness of cilantro and a splash of lime juice. Slow-cooked with diced tomatoes and your choice of chicken or vegetable stock, it creates a flavorful, thick sauce that pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice or stands alone as a satisfying meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is a wholesome, high-protein addition to your repertoire, customizable for vegetarians and bursting with vibrant, earthy taste sensations.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pinto beans
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 cups Cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pinto beans under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they become soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano, allowing the spices to toast for 30 seconds to release their flavors.

Step 5

Add the rinsed pinto beans, water, and the bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the beans for about 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender. Add more water if needed to keep the beans submerged.

Step 7

When the beans are tender, stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken or vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the San Fernando Beans hot as a standalone dish or ladled over cooked white rice. Garnish with additional cilantro or a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3150.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1727.7

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.2g
Cholesterol 4.8mg	0%
Sodium 5257.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 50.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.6mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 2601.8mg	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: 33.4%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 55.0%