Find more growing tips & recipes: Read all Blog Posts »

Pinto Beans Recipe - a simple classic!

Pinto Beans Recipe


EASY PINTO BEANS RECIPE:


Enjoy homemade pinto beans with this classic and simple recipe:

  1. Soak beans overnight. Rinse.
  2. Add beans to pot. Add water.
  3. Add salt, add a whole onion (or dice it up) and a head of garlic.
  4. Bring to boil, then bring down to simmer.

When they get soft, taste and add more salt if desired.
This usually takes about 2-3 hours.

Optional additions and variations:

Back to blog
  • Manzano Pepper Seeds

    Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?

    People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures?  Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting...

    Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?

    People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures?  Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting...

  • Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants is important but simple – you just want to gradually expose your indoor-started pepper seedlings to the outside sun and breezes so they are not shocked...

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants is important but simple – you just want to gradually expose your indoor-started pepper seedlings to the outside sun and breezes so they are not shocked...

  • Best Peppers for Salsa

    Best Peppers for Salsa

    If you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game!  Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers...

    Best Peppers for Salsa

    If you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game!  Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers...

1 of 3
Fastest Growing Peppers

Fastest Growing Peppers

These are the fastest growing peppers that you can grow from seeds... 

Discount Seeds: 50% Off Seeds + Free Shipping on US Orders over $30

50% OFF SEEDS

Check out our 50% off Seed Discount deals below.  Signup for our... 

Best Peppers for Containers

Best Peppers for Containers

If you want to grow peppers in containers, below are our top favorite...