Cheesy Dip Bean with tomatoes and tortilla chips on a white plate on top of a wooden table.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Pinto Beans Dried
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 ounces Green Chilis
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14½ ounces
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak beans overnight. Then drain and rinse beans.
  • Transfer beans to a large pot, and add the 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Decrease the heat to medium-low and partially cover with lid. Simmer beans for one hour, until beans are soft with a small amount of liquid remaining.
  • Add the chilis and diced tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When most of the liquid has evaporated, turn heat to low and add salt.
  • Mash the beans with a potato masher, fork, or blender.
  • Stir in the cheese, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Bean Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
184
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
328
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
672
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
218
mg
22
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Beans, Cheese, Chili Powder, Colby Jack Cheese, Cumin, Diced Tomatoes, Dip, Garlic Powder, Green Chilies, Onion Powder, Pinto Beans, Tomato, Tomatoes