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Raciónes: 8
Ingredientes
- 1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed and sorted for stones and sad-looking beans
- 1 1/2 medium white or yellow onions, divided
- 6-8 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 jalapeno, seeded
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or liquid from a jar of jalapenos or banana peppers
- 4-5 tablespoons bacon drippings (or lard or vegetable oil, but really, the bacon drippings)
- salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 72g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 81 | 29% |
| Total Fat 8.99g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium 806mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 36.35g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 30% |
| Sugars 1.29g | 1% |
| Protein 12.32g | 20% |
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