by Randall Beans | Oct 7, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Sandwich
When you think of bean recipes, do you just think of a big, old-fashioned crock of pintos? Those are delicious, but there’s so much more to versatile, nutrient rich beans! One of the most interesting uses for great northern white beans or pinto beans is to use...
by Randall Beans | Oct 3, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Being a vegan means you don’t eat any product that comes from an animal, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs and even honey. For many it’s a lifestyle choice, but eating vegan occasionally can be great for your waistline and your wallet. Meat and cheese are...
by Randall Beans | Sep 11, 2014 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Beans of all sorts feature prominently into classic Mexican cooking, whether they’re slowly stewed or used in a bright, fresh salsa. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most popular dishes we know: enchiladas. A tender tortilla wrapped around savory...
by Randall Beans | Sep 4, 2014 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Salad
Eating protein rich food is a smart way to recover after a strenuous workout. We are always on the lookout for a pinto bean salad recipe with an extra helping of healthy. This week’s pinto bean salad recipe does double duty in the protein department because it...
by Randall Beans | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
The Mexican flag is pretty cool. With fields of green, white and red, it features an eagle clutching a snake in its talons, which represents the founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. These frijoles bandera (literally “flag beans”)...
by Randall Beans | Aug 14, 2014 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Salad
A hearty salad can be filling without taking hours to cook. Pinto beans and tuna star in this salad which is packed with fresh flavor while still filling. The carrots, celery and scallions provide crunch to balance the richness of the pinto beans and the meatiness of...
