Southern Pinto Beans Recipe

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Southern Pinto Beans
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Directions:

  1. Rinse beans. Place beans in pot and cover them three times higher with water. Bring to a rapid boil for five minutes covered. Turn off stove. DO NOT REMOVE LID.
  2. Let the pot set one hour.
  3. Turn burner back on to slightly more than a simmer. Add ham bone, onion, and pepper.
  4. Boil covered for two hours. Add more water if necessary.
  5. Remove ham bone. Remove all ham and place back into pot. Discard bone.
  6. Turn down heat to simmer and add approximately 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more. Now let beans cook as long as needed.
  7. Season to taste.
  8. I serve with Baby's Jalapeño Cornbread, Baby's Jalapeño Cheese Cornbread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 69.56 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.79g 1%
Cholesterol 5.53mg 2%
Sodium 173.67mg 7%
Potassium 184.55mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.62g 4%
Sugars 1.17g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 5.39g 11%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 33.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.08 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.11g 1%
Cholesterol 7.71mg 2%
Sodium 242.39mg 7%
Potassium 257.58mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.82g 4%
Sugars 1.63g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 12%
Protein 7.53g 11%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 46.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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