It's Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week's recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber!
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice
Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world...it's good for you and good for your wallet!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup picante sauce
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
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Rinse pinto beans in a colander.
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Put beans in crock pot and add water to cover about 2".
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Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, garlic and picante sauce.
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Cook on high about 4 hours or until beans are tender. Crock Pots vary greatly, 4 hours is the minimum - your crock pot may take longer!
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Serve over rice.
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Can’t wait to try this have a pot of beans cooking now.
I haven’t had pinto beans since I left Tennessee 18 years ago! I can smell the flavors of my past in my head. Thanks. I’ll have to make a pot of these.
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