Azure Market Pinto Beans

Azure Market pinto beans are small and beige with brown streaks when dry, but they turn fully brown when cooked. They’re the most commonly consumed bean in northern Mexico and the southwest US, and are especially popular in Mexican chili con carne.

Like most beans, they’re high in protein, dietary fiber, and several vitamins and minerals including phosphorus, manganese, and folate (vitamin B9). Our Azure family particularly loves that a meal of pinto beans and corn tortillas or cornbread provides all nine essential amino acids, making this pairing a great alternative for vegetarian or vegan diets.

Cooks in northern Mexico use pinto beans in just about anything, and you can too! They taste great in chilis, casseroles, soups, and salads—or you can refry or mash them for a protein-rich spread. And while plain, unseasoned pinto beans won’t turn heads, it doesn’t take much to change them from ordinary to extraordinary. Try adding some chipotle pepper while cooking and sprinkle some cheese overtop for a simple yet tasty side to any Mexican-style meal.

• Non-GMO
• Kosher
• Product of the USA

Product meets or exceeds USDA guidelines. While we use the most modern equipment and standards when cleaning, processing, and packing this product, the contents of this bag are a natural product grown in the earth. It is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Please sort and rinse thoroughly before cooking.

Azure Market products are re-packaged by Azure for your convenience in a facility that meets Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) standards, including an approved allergen control program.

Serving Size 1/4 cup (54g)
Calories 190
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
---Saturated Fat 0g 0%
---Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%
---Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
---Total Sugars 0g
------Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 20%
Potassium 0mg 0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

pinto beans

Directions

Add 10 cups hot water for every 2 cups beans. Heat to boiling and boil 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Discard soak water. Place soaked, rinsed, and drained beans in large saucepan with fresh hot water. Water should cover beans by about 1 inch. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil to reduce foaming and boil-overs, ans skim off any foam that occurs. Boil for 10 minutes, then simmer until tender (approximately 1–2 hours). Add seasoning while cooking, if desired.