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Bojangles Cajun Pintos Recipe

Bojangles Cajun Pintos Recipe

Emily Grace
Bojangles Cajun Pintos Recipe is a warm and tasty dish. Many people love these soft and spicy beans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional

Instructions
 

Heat the Oil

  • Warm oil in a pot over medium heat until it shines and spreads well.

Cook the Onion

  • Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until soft and sweet smelling.

Add the Garlic

  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until it smells strong.

Add the Spices

  • Mix in Cajun seasoning, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until coated well.

Add the Beans

  • Pour in the cooked pinto beans and gently stir them into the spice mix.

Add the Water

  • Pour in the water and mix slowly so the beans stay whole and smooth.

Add Hot Sauce

  • Add hot sauce if you want extra spicy heat in your beans.

Simmer the Beans

  • Let the beans cook on low heat until thick, warm, and full of flavor.

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the beans and add more seasoning if the flavor needs more balance.

Serve Warm

  • Enjoy the Cajun pintos warm with rice, chicken, or your favorite meal.

Notes

  • Use cooked beans for a soft and quick dish
  • Add more spice if you love heat
  • Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • Let the beans simmer longer for thicker sauce
  • Mash a few beans for a creamy texture
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