Frijoles de Olla: Discover the Secret to Perfect Beans!
Frijoles de Olla are traditional Mexican beans cooked in a pot, known for their rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of dried pinto beans
- 8 cups of water
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 jalapeño for spice
Instructions
- Rinse the dried beans under cold water and remove any debris.
- In a large pot, combine the beans, water, onion, garlic, salt, and bay leaf.
- If using, add the jalapeño for extra flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and onion before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- Frijoles de Olla can be served as a side dish or used in various recipes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg