Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro
Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro offers a cozy, slow-simmered pot brimming with smoky notes from crisped bacon, mellow sweetness from onion and tomato, and a gentle kick of chile heat. Fresh cilantro lifts the rich broth with bright herbal fragrance, making this a satisfying side or hearty bowl for casual dinners, potlucks, or weekend gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water and beans in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if needed as the beans cook.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it starts to brown. Add the onion and cook until the onion is tender. Add the tomato and jalapeño and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
- 3
Stir the bacon-onion mixture into the beans and keep cooking until the beans are soft, about 1 hour.
- Calories 103.97 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 8.55 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 11.09 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.56 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.32 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 274.43 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 4.34 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.52 g --
- Added Sugars 4.14 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 15.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 134.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.14 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, and Onion. Each serving provides about 103.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, Onion, Pinto Beans. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 103.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro healthy?
- Pinto Beans with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Cilantro has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 103.97 calories and 8.55 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 274.43 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.32 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.14 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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