Pinto beans are tan-colored, oval-shaped beans with specks of reddish-brown. Metaphorically, each pinto bean resembles a painting, and in Spanish "pinto" means painted. Pinto beans are a staple in ...
"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 ...
Pinto beans are to New Mexico as red beans are to New Orleans -- a beloved staple. Unlike red beans, they are an everyday side dish. This old-school version is served at the famous Rancho de Chimayo ...