Pinto Bean Stew

This meal uses dried pinto beans that must be soaked for 6 hours or overnight. But if not using dried, you can use cooked (from a can or jar) and cook...This meal uses dried pinto beans that must be soaked for 6 hours or overnight. But if not using dried, you can use cooked (from a can or jar) and cook with the water and tomatoes for half the amount of time. The flavour of this simple meal is delightful and packed with protein to support a healthy gut and immune system. Read more This meal uses dried pinto beans that must be soaked for 6 hours or overnight. But if not using dried, you can use cooked (from a can or jar) and cook with the water and tomatoes for half the amount of time. The flavour of this simple meal is delightful and packed with protein to support a healthy gut and immune system. This meal uses dried pinto beans that must be soaked for 6 hours or overnight. But if not using dried, you can use cooked (from a can or jar) and cook with the water and tomatoes for half the amount of time. The flavour of this simple meal is delightful and packed with protein to support a healthy gut and immune system.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
60 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Gluten View all Chilli, Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Cinnamon, Onion, Grains, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

34g
Protein
752kcal
Calories
17g
Total Fat
120g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
27g
Fibre
392mg
Calcium
30%
 
12mg
Iron
67%
 
284mg
Magnesium
68%
 
2438mg
Potassium
52%
 
450mg
Sodium
20%
 
2mg
Vitamin B1
167%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.7mg
Vitamin E
38%
 
773mcg
Vitamin B9
193%
 
374mcg
Vitamin A
42%
 
129mg
Vitamin C
143%
 
4mg
Zinc
36%
 
266mcg
Vitamin K
222%
 
1.3mg
Copper
144%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B2
62%
 
6.8mg
Vitamin B3
43%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
602mg
Phosphorus
48%
 
Protein: 34g; Calories: 752kcal; Total Fat: 17g; Carbs: 120g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 27g; Calcium: 392mg (30%); Iron: 12mg (67%); Magnesium: 284mg (68%); Potassium: 2438mg (52%); Sodium: 450mg (20%); Vitamin B1: 2mg (167%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.7mg (38%); Vitamin B9: 773mcg (193%); Vitamin A: 374mcg (42%); Vitamin C: 129mg (143%); Zinc: 4mg (36%); Vitamin K: 266mcg (222%); Copper: 1.3mg (144%); Vitamin B2: 0.8mg (62%); Vitamin B3: 6.8mg (43%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 602mg (48%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Gluten View all Chilli, Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Cinnamon, Onion, Grains, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 2
you will have leftovers, this makes 3 times the dry weight when cooked
white onion
chopped
garlic cloves
sliced
water
chipotle paste
cinnamon (ground)
vegetable stock cube
Swaps: spring greens, cavolo nero
red pepper
Swaps: courgette, green pepper
sliced
optional
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Place the pinto beans in a large bowl and cover completely with tap water. Soak for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, at room temperature.

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