Pinto beans
Nutrition Facts*
Based on a 2000 calorie diet per servingServing size: 1/2 c. (120g)
5.2
--
6.1
22.1
1.5
0
11.7
14.7
Calories: 103.2
Total Sugars: 0.3g
Carb.: 18.3g
Fiber: 5.5g
Total Fats: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 5.8g
Sodium: 352.8mg
*Data provided by USDA
Also referred to as the Cowboy Bean in Texas, the pinto bean is common to the United States and northwestern Mexico. They are usually eaten whole, mashed, or refried. Pinto beans are typically the beans used in refried beans, and chili con carne, depending on locale. Whole or mashed beans are often used in burrito fillings.
Pinto beans are often found in recipes that also contain ancho chiles, dried, beer, kidney beans, Italian sausage, hot pepper sauce and green chiles
Substitution for 1/2 cup pinto beans:
1/2 cup kidney beans
Note: Substitutions are a suggestion only and may not work well with all recipes. Use your best judgment!