Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 16 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Add pinto beans to slow cooker and cover with water to at least and inch above top of beans. Cover but do not turn on slow cooker. Let soak for 8-12 hours

Drain water and add new water plus seasonings

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until beans reach desired tenderness

Drain well and add additional seasonings to taste if desired

Allow to cool completely before portioning and adding to containers or bags for storage

Nutrition

• Calories: 133 kcal
• Sodium: 198 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Protein: 8 g