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Chipotle Spiced Pinto Beans

Chipotle Spiced Pinto Beans - Easy Instant Pot Recipe

Perfectly cooked pinto beans with a touch of spice. Great for street tacos, or burrito bowls.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beans, Instant pot
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 strips bacon diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 lb pinto beans

Instructions

  • Saute Bacon and Onion: Set the pressure cooker to saute, once hot, add the olive oil and bacon. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add onion to pressure cooker and saute for 4 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add Spices and Deglaze the pan: Add garlic and spices, saute for 1 more minute until very fragrant. Deglaze the pot with the water and scrape any browned bits with a wooden implement.
  • Pressure Cook: Add the broth and beans, place the lid on the pressure cooker and cook on high for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to perform a natural release before opening.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg