Pinto beans are underappreciated and versatile, and can add depth and richness to a variety of dishes. Here are some great ways to cook them.

Canned beans, either pinto or pink beans, streamline prep. Bittersweet collard greens simmer low and slow for about half an hour, becoming meltingly tender. Fruity sweet paprika amplifies the ...

Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

Try this smoky chipotle bean stew for a satisfying veggie dinner. You can make this in half an hour using tinned beans but dried beans do come out a bit cheaper. Dr Rupy's recipe is great served ...