Canned Pinto Bean

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 114
Protein (g): 7
Fat (g): 0.7
Carbs (g): 20
Fiber (g): 7.5
Sodium (mg): 330

Values reflect canned, drained beans; sodium varies with brine and rinsing.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 60 days

Canned pinto beans are medium, tan-speckled beans packed in brine and fully cooked. They taste earthy and mildly nutty, with a soft, creamy interior that easily mashes. Use them to speed up chilis, refried beans, soups, tacos, and salads; available in regular, low-sodium, and no-salt-added cans.

Pinto beans originated in Central and South America and are central to Mexican and Southwestern U.S. cuisines. Modern canning hydrates and cooks dried beans before sealing, making the staple widely accessible year-round.