Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles)
Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) simmer into a rich, brothy pot with tender beans, sweet onion, and aromatic garlic, brightened by cilantro and a gentle heat from jalapeño. Lard adds a comforting depth and silky body that makes the pot liquor especially satisfying. Serve as a hearty side for tacos or grilled meats, or ladle into bowls with warm tortillas for a simple, cozy meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large pot with the onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and lard; add enough water to cover them by 4 to 5 inches.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook for 2 to 3 hours.
- 3
Depending on the beans, it may take up to 5 hours; add more water if needed.
- 4
When the beans are soft, season with salt to taste.
- Calories 79.69 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.92 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 12.61 g 5%
- Total Fat 2.3 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 121.56 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.49 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 45.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 120.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.13 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, and Lard. Each serving provides about 79.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Lard, Pinto Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles)?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 79.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) healthy?
- Traditional Mexican Pinto Beans (Frijoles) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 79.69 calories and 1.92 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 121.56 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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