Bronco Beans
This versatile recipe combines a variety of seasonings and beans including black, kidney, white, and chickpeas with an added kick of chili powder and jalapeno peppers. Serve with brown rice or use as a filling in quesadillas or omelets. Recipe source: “Bronco Beans”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 125 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 237
- Protein
- 13g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Put the pot over medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil.
Step 2
Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, jalapenos, oregano, thyme and chili powder and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Add the drained beans, tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups water and raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and let cook, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours. If the mixture gets too thick, add the remaining 1/2 cup water.
Step 4
Serve immediately or transfer to a container once cooled. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Step 5
Garnish with cilantro and/or low-fat plain yogurt.
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