Looking for a comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish to add to your recipe collection? Look no further than this delicious Ranch Style Beans recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and tasty southwestern flavors, this hearty meal is sure to become a new favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich in plant-based protein and fiber
- Bursting with bold Southwest flavors
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Can be made ahead of time for meal prepping or busy weeknights
Ingredient List
For the beans:
– 2 cans pinto beans
– 1 can diced tomatoes
– ½ onion, chopped
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1 tsp chili powder
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– Salt & pepper to taste
For the ranch sauce:
– ¼ cup vegan mayo
– ½ lime, juiced
– Handful fresh cilantro leaves
– Salt & pepper
How To Make This Recipe
Step One: Prepare the beans
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened (5 minutes).
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add pinto beans along with their liquid and diced tomatoes.
5.Season with salt & pepper.
6.Simmer at low heat for about an hour or serve as soon as piping hot.
Step Two: Prepare the ranch sauce
1.Put all ingredients into blender or food processor.
2.Blend until smooth.
3.Add salt & pepper if needed.
Step Three: Combine the beans and ranch sauce
Mix cooked pinto bean mixture in step one above with half of prepared dressing from step two above (pro tip reserve other half dressing on side for guests).
Cooking Time and Temperature Guidelines
Total cooking time for this recipe is approximately one hour. The beans should be simmered on low heat, covered or uncovered as desired.
My Pro-tips
- For a richer and creamier texture of the Ranch sauce, add 1/4 cup of soaked raw cashews to the blender with other ingredients
-To save prep time, use canned pinto beans instead of dried ones
-Feel free to adjust seasoning based on preferred spice level.
Seasoning Options
Add hot sauce or jalapeños for some extra kick!
Recipe Tips
To make dish more authentic, soak dry beans overnight and then boil in water until tender (about an hour) before starting the recipe.
## Recommended Tools To Make This Recipe
Large skillet
Blender or food processor
To Sum Up:
This Vegetarian Ranch Style Beans recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a delicious plant-based meal packed with protein and flavor. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation steps, it’s sure to become a new go-to favorite!
FAQs
Q1. Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker or instant pot?
A: Yes! You can easily adapt this recipe for use in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. To make it in an Instant Pot, sauté the onions and garlic as directed first using the SAUTE setting of your Instant Pot, then add all remaining ingredients (except for toppings) and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes followed by natural release. For slow cooker method, combine all ingredients (except toppings) into a large crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
Q2: Can I omit any ingredient from the recipe?
A: Yes, you can customize this recipe according to your liking. If you don’t have or like some of the vegetables used in the original recipe- like bell pepper or zucchini – feel free to leave them out. Similarly, if you prefer more spice, consider adding extra jalapenos or chili powder and if you want it milder reduce those spices accordingly.
Q3: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Yes! This is a great meal prep option as leftovers store well refrigerated up to five days covered tightly with foil or plastic wrap. You may also freeze cooked beans which will keep fresh upto four months when stored properly in air-tight containers labeled with dates so you know what’s inside at glance later on! To reheat frozen beans thaw them overnight before reheating over low heat until warmed through.
I hope these FAQs help clear some common doubts readers may have regarding this delicious vegetarian ranch style beans recipe!
