They do a body good. Beans in general are a protein-rich and cholesterol-free food with virtually no fat. Specifically, 1 cup of cooked pinto beans has 245 calories and 45 grams of complex ...

Ingredients 1 lb. dried pinto beans, rinsed and debris removed, soak at least 8 hours or overnight. 6 to 8 cups water, divided 2 Tbsp low-sodium vegetable bouillon 3 cloves minced garlic 2 bay ...

First, just boil some dried pinto beans, and add a few things to the pot. Then smash them, top them with enchilada sauce and cheese, pop them into the oven to melt the cheese, and you’re done ...

Serve your festive bean recipe with a cold cerveza or tangy margarita and offer a toast to the Mexican holiday — and maybe to your new dry bean cooking skills! Contact the writer: 636-0271 ...