Pinto Bean Cheddar Tostadas With Fresh Corn Tomato Salad Food

PINTO BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime zest, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Stir in beans, pepper sauce, chili powder and remaining salt; heat through, stirring occasionally. Keep warm., Brush both sides of tortillas with remaining oil. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in two batches; cook until lightly browned and crisp, 2-3 minutes on each side., To serve, arrange beans and lettuce over tostada shells; top with salsa, sour cream mixture and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

PINTO BEAN SALSA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with a pinch of the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, remaining salt and chili powder together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream.
• For the salad: Toss together the beans, corn, bell pepper, and onions. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Gently fold in the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
• Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

PINTO BEAN, FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain the pinto beans, chop the tomatoes, onion and basil.
• Grill fresh corn on the bbq or outdoor/indoor grill until done.
• Cut off the kernals into a bowl.
• In the same bowl, combine the corn kernals, the pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in large bowl.
• In a seperate small bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and garlic to blend.
• Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve at room temperature.
• This dish can be made 4 hours ahead, just cover and chill.

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

PINTO BEAN & CHEDDAR TOSTADAS WITH FRESH CORN & TOMATO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Prep ingredients Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in the center and upper third. Peel and finely chop 2 teaspoons garlic. Shuck corn, removing any strings, then cut kernels from cob. Core tomato, then finely chop. 2. Marinate tomatoes In a medium bowl, whisk to combine ½ teaspoon of the garlic, 4 teaspoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, stirring to combine. 3. Cook corn Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add corn and a pinch each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until corn is tender and browned in spots, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with tomatoes. Return skillet to stovetop. 4. Season refried beans Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium. Add 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning and remaining garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add beans and their liquid. Cook over medium-high until liquid is reduced by half, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash beans with 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Finish & serve Brush tortillas generously with oil and place on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake on center and top racks until lightly browned in spots, 8-10 minutes, rotating trays halfway. Flip tortillas. Top with refried beans and cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, 5-6 minutes, rotating half way through. Serve tostadas with salad alongside. Enjoy! 6. Make it meaty! Top these veggie tostadas with grilled chicken strips or even crispy, rendered chorizo sausage for a little kick.

PINTO BEAN AND CHEDDAR PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast under broiler for several seconds or until browned. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.
• Mash beans in a mixing bowl. Add cheese, chile, toasted breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Form mixture into 4 patties about 3 inches across. Dredge patties in remaining 1/2 cup untoasted breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Cook patties until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot with 2 tbsp fresh salsa.

BEST EVER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl. Soak beans for 4 hours, changing water every 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.
• Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add pinto beans, ham hock, and kosher salt to the pot. Pour in more water if needed to cover ingredients by at least 1 inch.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove ham hock from beans; cut meat from the bone, chop the ham, and return to pot.
• Stir tomato sauce and brown sugar into the beans. Continue to simmer until beans are tender and flavors are blended, about 1 more hour.