I know what you’re thinking—pinto beans in a pie? Trust me, I was skeptical too. But once I tried it, I was all in. This ...

Simmer the beans. Bring drained (but not rinsed!) canned pinto beans, broth, and a dried bay leaf to a simmer and cook until ...

Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

Of course, pinto beans are also the go-to for refried beans. You can also buy dry beans in bulk and then soak and cook them yourself, the dietitians say. This method is more time-consuming but ...