Pinto beans are the most common type of beans used in our area of Mexico. Most often the beans are dried so they can be stored and used at a later time. The dry beans store well and are affordable, so you don’t often find canned beans. During harvest time, you can set aside some of the fresh beans for immediate use.

These are regular pinto beans, but instead of drying them, these were cooked soon after being picked from our aunt’s garden. They’re very similar in taste and texture to the dried version, but knowing how fresh they are adds to the experience and makes them taste great. Especially when served with avocado and fresh tomatillo salsa!