Terry's Texas Pinto Beans
Terry's Texas Pinto Beans slow-simmer until tender in a savory broth scented with onion, jalapeño, cumin, and tangy green salsa, delivering a gentle heat and deep Southwestern flavor. Serve these hearty beans as a satisfying side or a cozy main with cornbread or rice for weeknights, cookouts, or game-day spreads.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Terry's Texas Pinto Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 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.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the clean pinto beans in a large pot; pour in the chicken broth.
- 2
Stir in the onion, jalapeño, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and keep cooking, stirring often, until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Add water as needed to keep the beans moist.
- Calories 55.76 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 3.35 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 11.08 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 464.57 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 175.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.99 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.09 mg Low Source 2%
- 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
Terry's Texas Pinto Beans is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 55.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Terry's Texas Pinto Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Minced Garlic, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Terry's Texas Pinto Beans?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 55.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Terry's Texas Pinto Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Terry's Texas Pinto Beans healthy?
- Terry's Texas Pinto Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 55.76 calories and 3.35 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 464.57 mg (20% 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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