While the convenience of canned beans can’t be beat, there’s nothing like the flavor of making your own. Dried beans get a bad rep for being hard to cook, but it’s really all about making sure you ...

Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans. In ...

There’s something so comforting about a big pot of Mexican Pinto Beans, and every time I make them, I’m reminded why they’ve become a staple in my kitchen. Continue reading Mexican Pinto Beans at ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Four cans of pinto beans, a can of crushed tomatoes, and 1 pound of ground beef or turkey make up the bulk of this satisfying ...

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, ...

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 ...

Are you puzzled about the difference between black and pinto beans? Many people are unsure about the differences between black beans and pintos with their unique flavors, nutritional values, and best ...

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 ...