MEXICAN PINTOS WITH CACTUS

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An honest Mexican recipe for pinto beans using bacon, chilies and cactus.

Provided by KATZ002

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
3 tablespoons salt, divided
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 slices onion

Steps:

  • Place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water. Add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.
  • Remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute. Add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2161.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

JK Jamal
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover pintos. The cactus added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nakul Kp
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook pintos, and this recipe definitely delivered. The cactus added a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


DJ RONY Soondwep
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pintos were cooked perfectly and the cactus added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


michelleKylaElla
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I made a few substitutions, such as using black beans instead of pintos and adding some chopped cilantro. The dish was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Syed Zada
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I'm not a fan of cactus, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The cactus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is lookin


Priyadarshani Priyadarshani
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This recipe was a disappointment. The pintos were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kyle Hoffman
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pintos were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


Vivian Chisom
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This was my first time cooking with cactus, and I was really impressed. The cactus added a unique flavor and texture to the dish that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be using cactus in more recipes in the future.


Carolina Rubio
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The pintos are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Patricia Anderson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pintos were tender and flavorful, and the cactus added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


ibrar wali
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I'm not usually a fan of cactus, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The pintos were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!


Linathi Njokweni
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This Mexican pintos with cactus recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the cactus added a unique texture that we all loved. I will definitely be making this again.