Simmer the beans. Bring drained (but not rinsed!) canned pinto beans, broth, and a dried bay leaf to a simmer and cook until ...

All hail, the humble pinto bean! These popular but totally unassuming beans show up time and time again in dishes, and are ...

Of course, pinto beans are also the go-to for refried beans. You can also buy dry beans in bulk and then soak and cook them yourself, the dietitians say. This method is more time-consuming but ...

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 ...

Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash, poblano peppers and cumin for a spicy chili." Adding pinto beans to chili is a great way to bulk up the dish, or you can use ...