Pinto beans are are affordable, protein-rich legumes. They are the most popular bean by crop production in Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. They are usually eaten whole, or mashed and then fried.
Ingredients: pinto bean
Preparation: Pick over and rinse. Bring to a boil in 3 parts water to 1 part pinto beans for 10 minutes, then allow them to soak. Cook further for 2 to 2 ½ hours or until tender.
1 cup = approx 185g