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Cooking Pinto BeansCooking pinto beans are a great way to reduce both the cost and fat in your budget while adding some truly healthy eating to your life. They are a simple, low-fat protein that are versatile; use them in casseroles, soups or as a side dish to enchiladas.Cooking Pinto Beans are HealthierBeans are loaded with insoluble fiber that helps keep your colon clean. Having beans on a regular basis reduces constipation. That's because those insoluble fibers keep the soluble fibers moving on a regular basis throughout the entire colon and help reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer.Plus, cooking pinto beans and adding them to your diet significantly increases the amount of antioxidants in your system. These antioxidants can clear out dangerous free radicals to also reduce your chances of cancer. 
What About Gas?"...Beans, beans, the musical fruit......the more you eat, the more you toot..." Or so the saying goes, and if you're not used to a high fiber diet, you may have more gas initially. But keep cooking pinto beans and other types of beans and eat them regularly, and your body will become accustomed to the extra fiber, and those gas attacks will ease. Cooking Pinto Beans - the Nitty GrittyBefore cooking pinto beans, as well as almost every bean except the lentil, you will first need to soak your beans. Measure out two cups of dry beans and rinse them well in a colander, making sure to remove all stones and dirt.Then place the beans in a pot and cover them with at least two inches of water. Allow your beans to soak overnight. You'll be ready for cooking pinto beans the next day. Cooking Pinto Beans - the Next StepThen rinse your beans and cover with clean water. Bring them to a boil and allow them to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. The beans will be ready when they are tender. You can also test them by scooping out a bean or two and blowing on them. If the skin peels away, then the bean is cooked.What if You Forget to Soak Them?This happens to me a lot. You can also rinse your beans, put them in a pot, cover them with two inches of water and bring the water to a full, rolling boil. Then remove the pot from the heat and allow the beans to set in the water for a full hour. Add a pinch of baking soda before you begin cooking pinto beans. The baking soda is crucial, or else the beans won't cook.My Favorite Way to Use Pinto BeansI love using pinto beans in refried beans, a great compliment to enchiladas. The traditional method calls for frying beans in a cast iron skillet with lard, tomatoes and onions, but I prefer this easier, lower-fat version.Easy Refried Beans
Gradually add the water until you have a thickened gravy. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. In a food processor, add the beans and tomatoes. Then add the gravy mixture. Blend together. Reheat the beans in the skillet, if desired. This recipe makes enough refried beans for my family of five. More Great Recipes!If you're looking for a frugal, yet delicious and nourishing meal, look no further than this Lentil Brown Rice Casserole. It's been a family favorite for years!Your kids love corn dogs, but you hate all the chemicals. Instead, why not enjoy cooking your own healthy Corn Dogs with this great recipe. There is a better way to make bread that chock full of nutrition. Learn how to make fresh bread from whole grains with your grain mill. Jam from your garden? You bet! Use roses from your homesteading garden to make this delicious rose petal jam. If you're looking for a delicious variety to the typical spaghetti dish, you won't go wrong with this easy spaghetti pie recipe! If you're wondering what to do with that Halloween pumpkin, look no further than this recipe. Here's how to turn a pumpkin into pie. Start raising chickens and you'll likely have a surplus of eggs. Here's a great way to use them in this delicious, cheesy vegetable quiche recipe that your family will love. If you are looking for ways to cut costs without cutting the protein, then try texturized vegetable protein or TVP. Learn what it is and why it should be on the shelf of every frugal homesteader. Looking for a great, frugal crockpot recipe? This beefy bulgur vegetable soup recipe combines wheat berries and beef-flavored TVP. Honey is a healthy, delicious way to sweeten your desserts. Here are some tips on baking with honey. Your crockpot isn't just for cooking pinto beans and main meals, but can also be used for desserts as well. Try this honey crockpot cake recipe! Love authentic food, but prefer to have it at home? Then try these frugal Enchiladas. They're a family favorite. Lots of those wonderful, gooey desserts call for canned condensed milk. Here's how you can save money by making your own with this sweetened condensed milk recipe. If you're looking for a mayonnaise substitute, look no further than this low-fat, delicious, almond spread. |
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