Pinto bean nutrition:
The benefits of this lavishly cheap wonder food!

Pinto Bean Nutrition:

What's great about cooking meals with pinto beans is they're very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. Pinto bean nutrition is rated as one of the healthiest picks according to Nutrition Action Newsletter, and has many health benefits-- making it one of the best "bangs for the buck" when shopping for food.

Pinto beans are a good source of protein, phosphorus, manganese, and a very good source of dietary fiber and folate.

The pinto bean (Spanish: frijol pinto, meaning: "painted bean") is named for its mottled skin (compared to pinto horses).

It is the most common bean in the United States and northwestern Mexico, and is most often eaten cooked whole, or mashed and refried.

They can be served whole (or mashed) in pinto bean recipes such as burritos, tostadas, and as side dishes. The young pods may also be used as green beans.

Along with the chile, it is one of the official state vegetables of New Mexico.

The prepared beans are commonly known as frijoles. This type of bean is also referred to as "Cowboy Beans" in Texas.

This is the bean most commonly used for refried beans (fresh or canned) and in many dishes at Tex-Mex restaurants.

Rice and pinto beans (served with cornbread or corn tortillas) are often a staple meal where there is limited money for meat; the amino acids in this combination make it a complete protein source.

This variety is often used in chili con carne, although the kidney bean, black bean, and many others may also be used.

It is a common tradition in New Mexico to sponsor "pinto bean suppers" for social gatherings and fund raisers.

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