Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans
855 min.
10
482kcal

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Welcome to Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans, a delightful dish that promises to be a staple in your healthy meal rotation! With a perfect health score of 100, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on flavor.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the comforting aroma of savory beans simmering away in your slow cooker. This dish is designed to be incredibly easy to prepare, allowing you to soak the beans overnight and let the slow cooker do all the work. The combination of pinto beans, smoked turkey leg, and a medley of spices creates a rich and hearty flavor profile that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With each serving containing just 482 calories, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a meal that is both filling and nutritious. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously healthy dish that will warm your heart and nourish your body!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • pounds pinto beans dried
  • teaspoons garlic powder 
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • small onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  •  turkey legs smoked
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Wash and pick over the beans, then place them in a large bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water, and soak the beans for 6 to 8 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans, then place into a slow cooker.
  3. Pour in 8 cups of water. Stir in onion, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and bay leaves.
  4. Place the turkey leg into the cooker, cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 hours. Stir in olive oil, and add more water if the beans are beginning to dry out; cook until the beans are very tender, an additional 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories482kcal
Protein27.41%
Fat24.18%
Carbs48.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.3
Glycemic Load
16.83
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.060434998378%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
2.18mg
Quercetin
1.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:481.66kcal
24.08%
Fat:12.89g
19.83%
Saturated Fat:2.61g
16.31%
Carbohydrates:58.06g
19.35%
Net Carbohydrates:43.75g
15.91%
Sugar:2.23g
2.48%
Cholesterol:48.09mg
16.03%
Sodium:71.37mg
3.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.88g
65.75%
Folate:484.79µg
121.2%
Selenium:43.39µg
61.99%
Fiber:14.31g
57.22%
Manganese:1.1mg
54.98%
Phosphorus:497.91mg
49.79%
Copper:0.95mg
47.29%
Vitamin B1:0.71mg
47.03%
Magnesium:177.42mg
44.36%
Potassium:1469.8mg
41.99%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.01%
Iron:5.89mg
32.7%
Zinc:4.22mg
28.11%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.91%
Vitamin B3:3.08mg
15.38%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.67%
Calcium:123.3mg
12.33%
Vitamin K:9.78µg
9.31%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.23%
Vitamin C:6.27mg
7.6%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.4%
Source:Allrecipes