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How to cook canned pinto beans

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 1kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To cook beans on the stove, open the can, rinse and drain the pinto beans.
  • Transfer the beans to a small pot and add 1/2 cup water or broth.
  • Cook on medium heat until bubbling and heated through 10 minutes.

Notes

Note 1: Recipe nutrition information calculated with water. 
Microwave
Drain and rinse beans. Add 1/2 cup water or broth per can of beans and any desired seasonings. Place in a microwave safe bowl and cover with a paper towel to prevent splatters and heat on medium power four to five minutes stirring in one minute intervals until heated through. 
Oven 
Drain and rinse beans. Add 1/2 cup water or broth per can of beans and any desired seasonings. Bake at 325 until heated through and bubbling--20 to 25 minutes. 
Slow Cooker
Drain and rinse beans. Add 1/2 cup water or broth per can of beans and any desired seasonings. Cook on high 2 hours or low 4 hours.  Best with large batches of beans. 
Instant Pot
Drain and rinse beans. Add 1/2 cup water or broth per can of beans and any desired seasonings. Cook on high pressure 5 minutes, natural release 5 minutes then manually release the remaining pressure. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg