How to Make Delicious & Savory Pinto Beans in Your Slow Cooker

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Black beans are nutritious and similar in texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Soak pinto beans using the quick soak method by boiling for 2 minutes and letting sit for 2 hours.

Add 4 cloves of garlic and 2 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo to the slow cooker.

Add 1 finely chopped small onion and 1 can of mild chilies to the slow cooker.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a bay leaf to the slow cooker.

Add enough water to submerge the beans, about 2-3 inches above them.

Stir all ingredients to combine.

Cover and cook on high for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

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