Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew
A hearty Mexican bean stew combining pinto, black, and garbanzo beans with sweet corn and crushed tomatoes. Onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne create a warmly spiced flavor with adjustable heat, making it a comforting choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse and sort pinto beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans. Place in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight.
- 2
Drain beans and place in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, or until beans are tender. It may be necessary to add more water during cooking to prevent drying out or scorching.
- 3
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until the onion is transparent. Stir in cumin. Add the onions, garlic, and crushed tomatoes to the beans. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in corn and cinnamon; cook for 15 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste before serving.
- 4
Drain the beans and place them in a large pot; cover with water.
- 5
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Add more water as needed during cooking to prevent drying out or scorching.
- 7
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 8
Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is transparent.
- 9
Stir in the cumin.
- 10
Add the onions, garlic, and crushed tomatoes to the beans.
- 11
Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 12
Stir in the corn and cinnamon; cook 15 minutes more.
- 13
Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste before serving.
- Calories 152.53 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.52 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 23.74 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.08 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 271.01 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.03 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 432.81 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.04 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Mexican Style Three Bean Stew is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Corn. Each serving provides about 152.53 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Corn, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 152.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew healthy?
- Hearty Mexican-Style Three-Bean Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 152.53 calories and 6.52 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.01 mg (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, 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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