Frijoles Charros Vegetarianos

Frijoles Charros Vegetarianos is a hearty and flavorful Mexican breakfast dish featuring savory pinto beans simmered with vibrant vegetables and spices. This vegetarian version retains the traditional essence while providing a delicious and nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Pinto beans - 200 grams (dried or 1 can, drained)
• Water - 1 liter
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Jalapeño - 1 small, minced (optional)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges for serving

Steps

1. If using dried pinto beans, soak them in water overnight, then drain. If using canned beans, simply rinse and drain them.
2. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomato, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4. Add the soaked or canned pinto beans to the pot along with 1 liter of water, cumin, oregano, jalapeño (if using), salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beans are creamy and flavorful.
6. Once cooked, stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the beans.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which supports digestive health.
• High in plant-based protein, making it a great meat alternative.

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