Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo
This Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo provides 12g protein and 231 calories per serving, functioning as a plant-protein side dish rather than a standalone meal. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop for adding to bowls, tacos, or complete plates. Works best paired with higher-protein mains to reach your daily targets.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Chorizo, Pork(113g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained(480g)
- •2 bay leaves ($0.30)
- •freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(720g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
Instructions
- 1Dice the chorizo, then add it to the instant pot along with the cooking oil. Press the Sauté button, then the Adjust button to select the "less" temperature setting. Sauté the chorizo in the oil, without a lid, until it becomes slightly crispy on the edges.
- 2While the chorizo is sautéing, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Once the chorizo is crispy, add the onion and garlic and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent.
- 3Add the beans, bay leaves, and pepper to the pot and wait a moment to let the beans absorb some of the heat and prevent the broth from splattering when it hits the hot pot.
- 4Add the broth to the pot, stir briefly to combine, then place the lid on the Instant Pot. Close the steam valve, press the Manual button, select high pressure (if not selected automatically), then press the + button to increase the time to 35 minutes.
- 5Allow the beans to cook through the 35 minute cycle, then let the pressure release naturally (you'll know the pressure has released when the silver float valve has fallen back down and is no longer flush with the top of the lid).
- 6Once the pressure has released, open the steam valve, and then remove the lid. Discard the bay leaf. Add the canned diced tomatoes with all their juices, then stir to combine.
- 7Press the cancel button to cancel the "keep warm" function, then press the Sauté button and use the Adjust button to select the "normal" heat level. Let the mixture simmer, stirring often, until the beans are very tender and the liquid has thickened.
- 8Serve the beans with tortillas, tortilla chips, or over a bowl of rice, and with optional toppings like cheese, cilantro, green onions, or finely diced red onion.
Nutrition — Per Serving
231
calories
12g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Saturated fat
- 2.2g
- Sodium
- 582 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.4g
6 servings per batch · ~322g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo have per serving?
Each serving contains 12g of protein and 231 calories with 8g fat and 30g carbs. This is best used as a side dish or base ingredient rather than a standalone meal due to the lower protein content.
How long does Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo take to prep?
The recipe batch-preps 6 servings using quick prep methods on the stovetop, making it efficient for preparing a carbohydrate-based side across multiple meals. Pair it with higher-protein mains to round out your macros for the day.
Is Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo good for fat loss?
At 231 calories per serving, this recipe works as a lower-calorie side option when paired with lean proteins, allowing you to add volume and carbs without exceeding your deficit. The fiber from beans (embedded in the 30g carbs) supports satiety on lower-calorie days.
