Canned pinto beans are the ideal ingredient for this because of their tender, buttery quality. Plus, using canned beans means that you don't have to spend hours soaking and cooking dried beans.

Q. I cooked a big batch of pinto beans and now I can’t use them right away. Can I freeze them? A. Yes, you can freeze cooked beans. In fact, that’s a good tip for saving energy and money.

Canned chickpeas and beans are usually a bit too firm for some preparations, like dips and braises; this rapid-tenderization method is the perfect fix. However, some recipes require really soft ...

It relies on pantry staples — white wine vinegar, sugar, (optional) cumin seeds, olive oil — and hearty vegetables that can ...

That’s a lot of variables for a taste test, but as ever, our test kitchen was up to the challenge. For our latest blind taste test, we tried 11 brands of refried beans to find the ultimate winner.

Eating a few servings of beans a day can help you reach your recommended daily fiber intake of 21 to 25 grams for women and 30 to 38 grams for men. Markus Guhl via Getty Images Beans are one of ...