pinto bean
The pinto (Spanish for "painted") bean has streaks of reddish-brown on a background of pale pink. The
BEANS are grown in the United States Southwest and are common in most Spanish-speaking countries, where they're often served with rice or used in soups and stews. The pinto can be used interchangeably with the
PINK BEAN, which is lighter in color prior to cooking but looks the same afterwards. Both the pinto and
PINK BEAN are commonly used in the preparation of
BEANS-frijoles-refritos-refritos/Detail.aspx">REFRIED
BEANS and
CHILI CON CARNE. Pinto
BEANS are available in dried form year-round. They are also called red Mexican
BEANS. See also
BEANS.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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