Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans
Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans simmer pinto beans low and slow with onion, bay, and a smoked turkey leg, yielding rich, velvety beans with deep, smoky undertones. They’re hearty and comforting, ideal alongside rice or warm cornbread, or served as a satisfying main or side for casual dinners and weekend gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse and sort the beans; put them in a large bowl. Cover with cold water; soak the beans for 6 to 8 hours.
- 2
Drain and rinse the beans; transfer them to a slow cooker. Pour 8 cups water into the slow cooker; stir in the onion, garlic powder, bay leaves, black pepper, and onion powder. Set the turkey leg in the slow cooker; cover.
- 3
Cook on Low for 6 hours. Stir in the olive oil, add more water if the beans are starting to dry out; continue cooking until the beans are very tender, 2 hours more.
- Calories 351.58 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 20.54 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 24.22 g 9%
- Total Fat 18.51 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.32 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.6 mg High 23%
- Sodium 586.64 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 7.69 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 8.72 g --
- Added Sugars 7.97 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 63.51 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 23.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Pinto Beans, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 351.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Pinto Beans, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans healthy?
- Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 351.58 calories and 20.54 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 586.64 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.32 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.97 g (16% 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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