pinto beans substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Speckled brown beans with a creamy texture and mild, earthy flavor. The default bean for refried beans and charro beans; a staple in Mexican and southwestern US cooking.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Black Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest swap in most Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes

02

Kidney Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Firmer texture, works in chili and stews

03

Chickpeas

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder flavor, holds shape well

04

Lentils

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cooks faster, works in refried bean style dishes

05

Refried Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mash cooked pintos with oil and spices

06

Lima Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchier and buttery, mash well for dips

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