Pinto beans need soaking for several hours ... water without any salt (which toughens the skins). When bought canned, the beans are already cooked and only need draining and rinsing before heating.
Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash ... salad—no cooking required for this dish. Get these recipes and more from F&W's guide to pinto beans.
Tinned black beans makes this batch of refried beans ready in no time! Use the leftovers to make molletes – a Mexican version of beans on toast, with melty cheese and a refreshing spoonful of ...