365 pinto bean recipes

Crispy corn tortilla strips layered with seasoned ground beef, Anaheim chiles, pinto beans, red sauce, and melted cheddar. This Tex-Mex casserole feeds eight and bakes in 30 minutes.

A simple and tasty recipe that is hassle-free and easy to make with a crockpot.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

Vegetarian quinoa loaf with pinto beans, tahini, fennel, and sesame seeds baked until firm. A hearty plant-based main dish you can slice and serve with sauce.

This is a great recipe- very light and a great dish for a veggie night!

Pinto bean and scallion veggie burgers bound with egg whites and breadcrumbs, sharpened with rice vinegar and Italian herbs. Freeze-ahead friendly, baked instead of fried, and naturally low-fat.

Spicy bean cake made with mashed pinto beans, diced apples, raisins, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add cocoa for a chocolate version.

Bean burrito casserole layers tortillas with pinto beans, brown rice, and scallions under a homemade chili-spiked enchilada sauce. Vegetarian make-ahead Mexican casserole baked in one dish.

Cornmeal waffles topped with a chunky pinto bean chili: vegan, dairy-free and built on whole wheat flour, peppers and onions. Savory waffle dinner that cooks in 40 minutes flat.

Caribbean guisado loaded with pumpkin, yucca, chickpeas, and pinto beans, slow-roasted with 16 cloves of garlic and fresh cilantro until the vegetables melt into a thick, fragrant sauce.

Pinto Pizza Ole with a seasoned beef and mashed bean base, Monterey Jack cheese, green pepper, and fresh guacamole on top. A Mexican-inspired pizza that's also great meatless.

This hearty vegetarian three-bean chili is loaded with mushrooms, roma tomatoes, and earthy cumin. Chickpeas, kidney beans, and pinto beans simmer for hours in a rich, smoky broth.

The grilled chicken adds the "pop" to this traditional tex-mex recipe. I made this on game day for my boyfriend and me, and it was a hit!

Barbecue baked beans with pinto beans, chili powder, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Baked uncovered until thick and caramelized. Smoky, tangy, and completely meatless.

A triple-protein vegetarian chili loaded with TVP, tempeh, and tofu plus three kinds of beans, mushrooms, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. Hearty enough to convert any meat-lover.

Slow cooker pinto beans with cubed beef chuck and salt pork simmer for 10 hours into tender, smoky cowboy-style beans perfect for feeding ranch hands.