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Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans

Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans That Everyone Will Love

These Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans are a warm, creamy dip that is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cans Pinto Beans Canned, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium Fresh Jalapeños Diced, optional
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a food processor, blend drained and rinsed pinto beans with chicken stock until smooth.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour the pinto bean puree into the skillet, stir in whole pinto beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
  7. If reheating leftovers, drizzle olive oil over and warm in oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh spices and ensure pinto beans are well-drained.

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