Premium Pinto Beans: The Heart of Mexican Cuisine.Creamy, Nutritious & Perfect for Authentic Dishes

Discover the authentic taste and creamy texture of our Premium Pinto Beans. These beautiful beige beans with their characteristic speckled appearance are a staple in Mexican and Southwestern cooking, prized for their ability to transform into incredibly creamy, flavourful dishes when cooked. As they simmer, their spots disappear, and they turn a beautiful pinkish-brown colour, releasing their rich, earthy flavour.

Packed with plant-based protein, dietary fibre, and essential nutrients, pinto beans are a budget-friendly way to create satisfying, wholesome meals that will quickly become family favourites.

Why Choose Our Pinto Beans?

• Creamy, Velvety Texture: Cooks to a soft, buttery consistency that's perfect for mashing and refrying.

• Excellent Source of Plant Protein: A fantastic meat alternative with 15g of protein per cooked cup.

• High in Dietary Fibre: Supports digestive health and helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

• Budget-Friendly Nutrition: An affordable way to add high-quality nutrition to your meals.

• Versatile Pantry Staple: Essential for authentic Mexican dishes and adaptable to many cuisines.

Popular Ways to Use Pinto Beans:

• Refried Beans: The classic preparation for tacos, burritos, and tostadas.

• Hearty Chilli: A key ingredient in traditional and vegetarian chilli con carne.

• Burritos & Tacos: Use whole or mashed as a delicious filling.

• Bean Salads: Combine with corn, capsicum, and lime for a fresh side dish.

• Soups & Stews: Add body and protein to vegetable soups.

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

SpicenEasy's Simple & Flavourful Refried Beans

• Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus bean soaking time)

• Cook Time: 1.5-2 hours

• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 2 cups SpicenEasy Pinto Beans

• 1 large onion, quartered

• 3 cloves garlic, smashed

• 2 tbsp SpicenEasy Lard or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp SpicenEasy Ground Cumin

• 1 tsp SpicenEasy Chilli Powder

• Salt to taste

• Optional: 1-2 dried bay leaves for cooking beans

Instructions:

1. Soak Beans: Rinse beans and soak overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse.

2. Cook Beans: Place soaked beans in a large pot with onion, garlic, and bay leaves (if using). Cover with fresh water by 5cm. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours until very tender. Drain, reserving 1-2 cups of cooking liquid.

3. Sauté Flavours: In a large skillet, heat lard or oil over medium heat. Add cumin and chilli powder, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Mash and Fry: Add the cooked beans to the skillet (remove bay leaves). Mash with a potato masher or back of a spoon, adding reserved bean liquid until you reach your desired consistency.

5. Season and Serve: Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and flavours meld. Season generously with salt. Serve warm.

Chef's Tip: For authentic flavour, use lard – it makes a significant difference! Don't skip soaking the beans; it reduces cooking time and makes them easier to digest. The reserved bean cooking liquid (aquafaba) is gold – use it to achieve the perfect creamy texture. These beans freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

The SpicenEasy Promise

We bring you authentic ingredients for world cuisines, delivered fresh to your door anywhere in New Zealand. From our quality pinto beans to our traditional recipes, we're here to help you explore global flavours and create delicious, homemade meals with confidence.