"Pinto beans are a type of legume and a nutrient-packed powerhouse," Kathleen Garcia-Benson, RDN, CSSD, LD, NASM-CPT, NBC-HWC, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching. "While they are ...

A while back my husband and I bought a mammoth, 25-pound bag of pinto beans — a decision which has had its ups and its downs. On the plus side, beans are cheap, healthy, and filling, and buying in ...

If one of your resolutions was to eat a more plant-friendly diet, there’s never been a better time to make the switch. The thought is that if you try eating a plant-based diet in January, the habit ...

Beans are good and good for you. They have been shown to have an important role in preventing illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. They are a low-fat source of protein, with a high ...

Pinto beans are often overshadowed by their cousins – black beans and kidney beans, but when it comes to flavour, there’s no reason for them to take a back seat. They are also very affordable, costing ...

Rinse beans well and pick through them for stones. Put beans into a large (4 to 6 quart) Dutch oven or deep saucepan. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Heat to a boil, then remove from heat and let ...

Place chiles in bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over. Let soak until chiles are soft, about 20 minutes. Strain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Seed chiles; place in processor. Add onion, garlic, ...

Have you ever ordered a combination plate at a Mexican restaurant where the enchilada sauce is spilling over into the refried beans? That is one of my favorite parts of getting a combination platter.