Best 7 Portuguese Pinto Beans Recipes

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**Title: Explore the Delights of Portuguese Pinto Beans: A Culinary Journey with Authentic Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Portuguese pinto beans, a versatile and flavorful addition to your kitchen repertoire. These small, creamy beans, also known as "feijão manteiga" or "feijão branco", have a delicate taste and tender texture that make them a popular ingredient in traditional Portuguese cuisine. From hearty stews and soups to salads, side dishes, and even desserts, pinto beans offer a range of culinary possibilities.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with three delectable recipes featuring pinto beans. First, dive into the aromatic and comforting "Caldo Verde", a classic Portuguese soup brimming with kale, potatoes, and tender pinto beans. Next, indulge in the hearty and flavorful "Feijoada à Transmontana", a traditional Portuguese stew that combines pinto beans with a variety of meats and vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with the irresistible "Arroz Doce", a creamy rice pudding made with pinto beans, milk, sugar, and cinnamon.

As you explore these recipes, you'll be immersed in the rich culinary traditions of Portugal, with each dish offering a unique taste of this vibrant cuisine. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a delightful journey with Portuguese pinto beans.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORTUGUESE PINTO BEANS



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Reminds me of the way my mom use to make her beans.

Provided by Josphine Morrow

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c dried pinto beans
1 tsp cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 clove fresh garlic.chopped
1 1/2 lb linguesa, sliced
1 can(s) tomato sauce
1 1/4 tsp cloves
1 Tbsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper chopped
PORTUGUESE PINTO BEANS

Steps:

  • 1. Soak beans overnight or bring to a boil then let stand 1 hour.
  • 2. Cook until tender.
  • 3. Brown onion and garlic in oil. Add linguesa and brown lightly.
  • 4. Add tomato sauce, cloves, chill powder, salt and pepper. Add the ingredience to beans.
  • 5. Cook for 30 mins. longer until done.

PORTUGUESE BEANS



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This is more traditional on the west coast from those that settled in Central California and came from the Azores. These folks weren't farmers or fisherman but were dairy farmers.

Provided by Linda C

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c pinto beans
4 c water
1/4 lb salted pork or cubed ham
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
15 oz can(s) tomato sauce
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Wash beans and soak overnight. (I have skipped this step and just washed the beans and added 4 cups of water or enough to cover the beans and put it on the stove)
  • 2. Fry pork and onion and garlic and add to beans. Bring to a boil and add rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 2-4 hours over low heat.
  • 3. Note: you can substitute the ham for linguica. Silvas is the best!

PERFECT PINTO BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS



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Pinto beans are simmered with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic. I love making these beans just because they make the whole house smell so good, and the longer they simmer the better they taste. You could add 1/2 can of beer to make 'borracho' beans. I personally taste-test throughout the entire cooking process and add extra seasoning as I feel it needs it. These beans could simmer all day long; just make sure they have plenty of water to keep the beans covered.

Provided by Lyndsay

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
  • Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

AZORE-STYLE FEIJOS (BEANS)



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An Old World bean soup recipe given to me by my husband's cousin's grandparents who are from the Portuguese Azore Islands. You can follow the spice trade route with this recipe. Pity that pink beans are not used much in cooking. They are so delicious! This makes the house smell so good! Can easily be prepared vegetarian.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dried pink beans, picked over and soaked
8 cups water
3 -4 slices bacon, crisply cooked (substitute ham hock, read NOTE*)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander seed
5 -6 whole cloves
8 whole allspice
2 bay leaves
6 ounces tomatoes (diced or pureed)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • *NOTE: Can also substitute sausage for the bacon or ham hock. Portuguese linguica, Spanish chorizo or Louisiana andouille, vegetarian "soyrizo", etc. are suggestions. My preference being bacon as I don't care for sausage or ham hock.
  • For additional flavor, I usually dry roast the spices in a castiron skillet.
  • Soak the beans overnight. Cook the bacon or ham hock and drain on paper towel. Next saute the onion and garlic. Once cooled, break up the bacon into little pieces.
  • In large Dutch oven or in crock pot, combine all the ingredients, including the water, excluding the salt. If using a Dutch oven, simmer the beans on medium-low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are soft.
  • If using a crock pot simmer on low 8 hours or until beans are soft. Salt the beans once cooked.
  • Adjust seasoning before serving. Now season with salt.
  • Remove whole cloves, cinnamon stick and whole allspice.
  • Great with freshly baked, crusty bread. Tastes even better if prepared one day ahead then warmed.

PORTUGUESE BEANS



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Thank You Aunt Alta, this is her recipe. It is one of those make in the morning and let it cook all day or do the day ahead. Works well to make ahead and reheat in a crock pot to the picnic.

Provided by Cheri B

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 lb) package pinto beans
2 -3 quarts water, to cook beans in
1/4 lb diced bacon or 1/4 lb salt pork, diced
1 onion, diced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Cook beans, by putting in heavy kettle, cover, with 3 inches of water. Do not cover pot with lid, boil for 3 minutes. NOW cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 1 hour. Cook bacon or salt pork add to beans. Do not disguard drippings.
  • Return to heat, remove lid and boil, reduce to simmer approximately 1-2 hours.Until tender, drain off water until just covered.
  • Take pan drippings and cook onion.
  • Add Allspice and Ketchup cook at a simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add mixture to beans and simmer, the day away.

GRANDMA'S PORTUGUESE SOUP



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Portuguese linguica, cabbage, and pinto beans come together in a traditional Portuguese soup. This recipe is from my grandmother's grandmother, straight from Portugal. You will not find a more delicious Portuguese soup recipe! This recipe will feed 4 adults easily. It serves well alone or with a good bread.

Provided by Nate Barnes

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 9h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 ham hocks
1 large onion, diced
water to cover
7 ounces linguica sausage (such as Silva®), sliced
1 small head cabbage - quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 large potato, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans and return them to the pot. Add ham hocks and onion. Add enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until beans are tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove ham hocks from soup and separate the meat from the bones. Return meat to the pot and discard bones. Add sausage, cabbage, potato, and tomato sauce to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until cabbage is softened, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.9 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 25.5 g, Protein 58.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1048.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This helps to soften the beans and reduce the cooking time. It also helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds, making them easier to digest.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good choices include onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and peppers.
  • Add some spices: This will help to give the dish a flavorful kick. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland. It is better to cook them until they are just tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Portuguese pinto beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some good choices include rice, bread, or salad.

Conclusion:

Portuguese pinto beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a casual meal. They are also a good source of protein, fiber, and nutrients. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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