Pinto Beans 800g

Recipes & Uses

Perfect for Refried Beans

Pinto Beans are one of the classic choices for making refried beans.

Cook the beans until tender, then mash them with onion, garlic, cumin, chilli and your preferred seasonings for a creamy side dish or filling.

Serve with tacos, burritos, nachos, rice or grilled meats. SpicenEasy's current page specifically highlights refried beans as one of the primary uses for Pinto Beans.

Ideal for Chilli

Add cooked Pinto Beans to beef chilli, vegetarian chilli or chilli con carne-style dishes.

Their creamy texture works particularly well in rich tomato-based sauces and alongside cumin, chilli, paprika and garlic.

Great for Burritos & Burrito Bowls

Use cooked Pinto Beans in burritos, tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls.

Pair them with rice, salsa, avocado, cheese, lettuce and your favourite Mexican-style seasoning for an easy meal. Burrito bowls are also listed among the current product's suggested uses.

Perfect for Soups & Stews

Add Pinto Beans to vegetable soups, tomato-based soups, casseroles and hearty stews.

Their mild flavour allows them to absorb the seasonings and stock they are cooked with while adding satisfying texture.

Serve as a Simple Side Dish

Cook Pinto Beans with onion, garlic, bay leaves and spices and serve alongside rice, grilled meat or vegetables.

They can also be cooled and added to salads or meal-prep bowls.

How to Cook Dried Pinto Beans

Rinse the beans and remove any damaged beans or debris.

For traditional stovetop preparation, soak them in plenty of water overnight, drain, then cover with fresh water and simmer until tender. The current SpicenEasy recipe guidance gives approximately 1½–2 hours cooking time after overnight soaking. Actual cooking time can vary depending on the age of the beans and desired softness.

Dried Pinto Beans vs Canned Beans

Dried Pinto Beans require soaking and cooking, but they allow you to control the texture, seasoning and final consistency.

They are particularly useful when making larger batches of refried beans, chilli, soups and meal-prep dishes.

Buy Pinto Beans in New Zealand

SpicenEasy currently sells these Pinto Beans in an 800g pack within its Bulk Buy range.

Order Dried Pinto Beans online in NZ for refried beans, chilli, Mexican-inspired meals, soups, stews and everyday cooking.

Storage

Store uncooked Pinto Beans tightly sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

 Note 

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