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The most common types of beans in chili include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, and Great Northern beans.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Chili mac with spaghetti or chili mac with mac n cheese are options, and each choice includes pinto beans, cheese and onions as toppings and a piece of cornbread.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
This recipe, which calls for an Instant Pot, infuses creamy pinto beans with the mild, smoky notes of bacon.
Herbs and spices like chili powder, cumin, and even fresh cilantro impart a decadent richness to the broth.
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Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Black beans and pinto beans pair well with traditional taco seasonings and toppings.
Salads: Top your favorite lettuce with black beans, avocado, tomatoes, and corn to make a nutrient-dense salad.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1913, in the meaning defined above
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“Pinto bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinto%20bean. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
pinto bean
noun
: a spotted kidney bean used for food
also
: a plant producing pinto beans that is often used to feed livestock
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