Creamy Pinto Beans with Quinoa & Sliced Avocado
My dear friend Jen shared this creamy pinto bean recipe with me last week. The originator of the recipe was her nanny Patty who is wonderful Mexican cook. There was something about the simple preperation of the beans and the extended cooking time that created a rich and creamy texture, and the addition of the guajillio chile added a touch of mild heat. Pinto beans are one of the most nutritious plant based foods you can eat. They are very low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of protein, calcium and dietary fiber. Combining the nutritious beans with a whole grain and a healthy fat like avocado creates a high quality, simple, healthy, delicious, protein packed meal. Serve it with your favorite salsa, a leafy green and a side of fruit for desert for a full vegan power plate. Hope you enjoy this creamy pinto beans recipe as much as I did. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's free recipes by signing up here.
- 1 cup small dried pinto beans, that have been soaked overnight and rinsed
- 5 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Guajillo chile, seeded and torn into small pieces (or any other mild chili like jalapeno)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1½ cups chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1 cup hot cooked quinoa
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- In a large saucepan, add the pre-soaked beans, bay leaves and Guajillo chili. Bring the beans to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 2 hours. Add more water or stock if needed.
- In a saute pan, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper and salt and saute until onions are soft and translucent. Add more veggie broth if it is sticking.
- Combine the onion and cooked beans.
- Serve over cooked quinoa or side by side, and garnish with sliced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro. Drizzle with salsa or this jjalapeño sauce shown. Just combine a chopped jalapeño with lime juice and a touch of maple syrup in a food processor until desired consistency.
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