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 ...

it's no surprise that pinto beans show up in local recipes like tostadas. This crunchy dish is brimming with flavors and textures you can personalize to your liking. Get some corn tostada shells and ...

While that recipe uses canned pinto beans, if you made your own, you would add in a heap of chili powder seasoning! Garlic ...

These beans are also great on nachos, as a side dish for a steak supper or added to a spicy avocado salad—no cooking required for this dish. Get these recipes and more from F&W's guide to pinto ...