Mexican frijoles de la olla

Mexican frijoles de la olla recipe videos

Frijoles de la olla, which translates to 'beans from the pot,' is a traditional Mexican dish of whole pinto or black beans slow-simmered in a pot with aromatics like onion, garlic, and sometimes epazote. It is a foundational staple in Mexican cuisine, often served as a simple side dish or as the base for refried beans.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates, with a very low fat content unless oil is added. A typical one-cup serving provides a substantial amount of dietary fiber, folate, iron, and magnesium, with a calorie range of approximately 200-250.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	245 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	15 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	850 mg
Iron	5 mg
Magnesium	120 mg
Folate	250 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Copper	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, frijoles de la olla is the essential starting point for countless other Mexican bean dishes, and its slow cooking method is considered a key to developing deep flavor. Nutritionally, the combination of beans with a corn tortilla creates a complete protein, a traditional practice that has sustained communities for centuries.