Certified Organic Pinto Beans

  • Certified Organic by A Bee Organic
  • Certified Kosher by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
  • Suitable for Vegetarians
  • Suitable for Vegans
  • Non-GMO

 

About the product:

 

✔️ ORGANIC & NON-GMO: Food To Live Organic Pinto Beans are USDA Organic certified and GMO-free. Moreover, they are Raw, Kosher, and suitable for a Vegan diet.
✔️ HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS, PROTEIN SOURCE: Cooked Organic Pinto Beans contain 16g of proteins and dietary fiber each in a single cup. They are also rich in Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and vitamin B6.
✔️ PINTO BEAN SEEDS FOR SPROUTING: The Food to Live Pinto Beans' germination rate is very high. It will only take up to 3 days to enjoy your homemade sprouts. 
✔️ SUPER VERSATILE: Make organic refried pinto beans, stews, chili, soups, and burritos. You may also grind them into flour for baking gluten-free pies and cakes.
✔️ LONG-TERM STORAGE FOOD: Buy Organic Pinto Beans in bulk as they store for months and don’t require special conditions. Just keep them in a cool dry place.
 

Product Description:

 

Organic Pinto Beans: Low-Fat, Healthy, Nutritious

 

Pinto beans are the most popular legumes in the US. For many years, they were a staple food of the southern states. Organic Pinto Beans from Food To Live give you all the benefits of this extraordinary food without any toxic contaminants. These beans are also extremely popular in Mexico and many areas of the South America. They are the legume you’ll most often encounter in burritos.

 

Organic pinto beans have been cultivated since 3000 B.C. At that time, all foods were organic as there were no chemicals to contaminate them with. Today, you’ll need to look at the label to make sure the seeds are non-GMO and toxin-free.

 

Pinto beans are called poroto frutilla throughout the South America, which means ‘strawberry bean’. They are medium-sized speckled beans that range in color from red to rose.

 

Organic Pinto Beans: Bulk from Food To Live

 

If you want to be sure that beans you consume are certified organic, buy Organic Pinto Beans from Food To Live. Grown by environmentally conscious farmers and processed at a top-notch organic certified facility. Our pinto beans are delicious, nutritious, and safe. They are free from any contaminants and GMO.

 

You can easily buy Organic Pinto Beans bulk as this product can store for many months. It’s a product fit for long-term food storage as long as you manage to maintain suitable environment. This means keeping the place very dry and cool. You can also freeze your Organic Pinto Beans bulk pack unopened and its shelf life will be nearly indefinite. However, re-freezing them will affect the texture and reduce nutritional value of the product.

 

Why Buy Organic Pinto Beans

 

When it comes to organic pinto beans, calories aren’t a concern as this food has a fantastic value-to-calories ratio. This alone is a good reason to add this food to your diet. Other reasons include their high fiber and easily digestible protein contents.

 

Not all pinto beans available on the market are organic and it’s true that non-organic dried legumes are safe to eat. The processing removes a lot of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. However, a lower level of bad elements is still dangerous, so buying organic pinto beans definitely is the safer option.

 

You also shouldn’t forget that organic foods are not merely grown without the use of poisonous pesticides, insecticides, etc. These crops are produced using eco-friendly practices that help restore the environment. Legumes are a fantastic crop for this because they draw nitrogen from the atmosphere and ‘transfer’ it to the soil. This makes it more fertile and helps undo some of the damage caused by ‘aggressive’ farming.

 

Organic pinto beans are used all over the US for making a variety of dishes, including chili, burritos, and stews. One of the most popular ways to enjoy them is to make organic refried pinto beans. You can also grind them into a nutritious gluten-free bean flour.

 

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Important Organic Pinto Beans Benefits

 

Organic pinto beans are very low in fat but rich in nutrients. They are a fantastic source of protein, so vegans, athletes, and bodybuilders should consider including these legumes into their diets. As organic pinto beans are rich in fiber, they are heart-friendly. Their overall low-calorie count means you can eat them even while following a weight management plan.

 

A low level of sodium can be considered another important benefit of pinto beans. A cup of cooked seeds contains only about 2 milligrams of this element.

 

As organic pinto beans have a very low glycemic index. This food will help you keep your glucose levels steady. The seeds also take a while to digest, which means they help you feel full longer. This can boost your weight management efforts.

 

Organic Pinto Beans: Nutrition Breakdown

 

A cup of cooked organic pinto beans (salted) packs a nutritional punch. Bear in mind that the traditional serving of this product is half a cup per meal. This amount will contain about 115 calories and about 8 grams of protein and fiber (each). The total amount of carbs in this serving is 21 gram, about half of that from starch. Cooked organic pinto beans contain only 0.3 gram of sugar and less than 0.6 gram of fat in ½ cup.

 

Essential vitamins and minerals you can get from this food include:

 

  • ·         Manganese
  • ·         Phosphorus
  • ·         Magnesium
  • ·         Copper
  • ·         Calcium
  • ·         Iron
  • ·         Folate
  • ·         Thiamin
  • ·         Vitamin B6

 

Organic pinto beans contain trace amounts of many other nutrients, so eating them is sure to boost a healthy diet.

 

Your dog can benefit from a serving of organic pinto beans as well. However, it’s very important not to give too much of this food to an animal. Mix a spoonful (or several if you have a large breed) into their meal or give out beans as a snack. Please note that you should only give unseasoned and well-cooked legumes to your dog.

 

Organic Dried Pinto Beans: How to Cook

 

Organic dried pinto beans are easy to cook. Like the majority of legumes, they require pre-soaking overnight. Water removes the elements that make the seed hard to digest.

 

 

However, if you are pressed for time, you can use several speed-cooking tips.

 

 

·         Cook your organic pinto beans (dry) in a pressure cooker.
In this case, you may not pre-soak them at all. Cook at a high pressure setting for 40 minutes and then let them ‘brew’ in an unopened pressure cooker for about half an hour.

 

 

·         Speed-soak organic dried pinto beans by bringing them to a boil and removing a covered pan from heat. Cover it with a towel or just leave as is for an hour (or as much time as you have). Then, cook the beans following the recipe.

 

 

The simplest way to cook organic pinto beans is to bring pre-soaked and rinsed seeds to a boil and let simmer for 1-3 hours. Judge their texture to determine when to drain your beans.

 

 

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Benefits of Organic Sprouted Pinto Beans

 

 

When you buy organic pinto beans dry, you can sprout them to maximize the food’s nutritional benefits. The trick is that when sprouted, all seeds get a boost of antioxidants and nutrients. This happens because enzymes activate the elements ‘archived’ within the seed. The legume is supposed to use it in order to grow into a mature pinto beans plant.

 

 

Sprouting triggers the release of these extra nutrients, but you need to consume your boosted food before it turns green. The plant itself won’t be very beneficial to you, so organic pinto beans aren’t the best choice for growing microgreens. Use these sprouts in salads, stews, and any other dishes where you would include cooked legumes.

 

 

You can even make your own organic sprouted pinto beans flour. For this, you’ll have to sprout the seeds, dry them thoroughly, and grind into a fine meal. The product is gluten-free and more nutritious than regular bean flour.

 

 

Another huge benefit of organic sprouted pinto beans is that they are easier to digest. Therefore, they are the best choice for using in salads. Steam or cook sprouted beans for a few minutes to ensure they are safe and healthy. The moist environment of the sprouter helps bacteria breed rapidly. It’s essential to wash your sprouts thoroughly and pre-cook them if you aren’t 100% sure they are microbe-free.

 

 

 

How to Sprout Organic Pinto Beans

 

 

Sprouting organic pinto beans is easier than growing microgreens and takes very little time. Note that ½ cup of dried legumes should yield about a cup of sprouts. The process goes like this:

 

  • Rinse ½ cup organic pinto beans (dry). And soak in 1 ½ cups of water (70F) for 12 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the water, rinse, and drain again.
  • Put beans into the sprouter or an upturned glass jar covered with a piece of muslin cloth. Ensure free airflow.
  • Put your sprouter somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight.
  • Rinse and drain about every 8-12 hours and your sprouts will be ready for eating in 2-4 days.

 

Note that you can use the water you originally soak your beans in for cooking as it absorbs some nutrients from the seeds.

 

 

 

Tips for Cooking Organic Sprouted Pinto Beans

 

 

Sprouted organic pinto beans cook faster than dried. If your sprouts have very small ‘tails’ (less than an inch), you can use them in any recipe the same way you would regular beans. In case you let them grow too long, the taste will change, so taste it to determine the flavor.

 

 

You can cook organic sprouted pinto beans the same way as any other legume. Boiling them takes about 15 minutes and steaming will require only about 5. If you want to get them very soft and creamy, cook your sprouts for about an hour.

 

 

Don’t forget to remove any bean skins you find before cooking.

 

 

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Organic Refried Pinto Beans: Recipe for Vegans

 

 

Ingredients:

 

 

 

  • ·         1 pound organic dried pinto beans
  • ·         2 onions
  • ·         3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • ·         1 bay leaf
  • ·         1 jalapeno pepper
  • ·         2 tablespoons chipotle chilies (chopped)
  • ·         ¼ cup vegetable oil of your choice
  • ·         Salt to taste

 

Instructions:

 

 

1.      Soak the beans overnight using 1 gallon water per 1 pound of beans. Add about 2 tablespoons of salt to the water and mix thoroughly to ensure it melts.

 

 

2.      Drain the beans and rinse them thoroughly. Put them into a large pan, add bay leaf, 3 quarts of water, and one of the onions (split open).

 

 

3.      Bring beans to a boil and let simmer for about half an hour. Cover the pan and cook until the skins of your organic pinto beans split open.

 

 

4.      Once beans are cooked, drain them and remove bay leaf and onion.
NOTE: Reserve the liquid when draining pinto beans.

 

 

5.      Heat up vegetable oil in a pan and cook jalapenos, garlic, and the remaining onion. Once they are golden, add beans and stir. Add chipotle and stir again. Cook for a few minutes folding the dish with a wooden spoon.

 

 

6.      Add 2 cups of the liquid you reserved from the beans. In case you forgot, you can replace it with vegetable stock. The amount of liquid you’ll need might vary, so be sure to have some more on hand.

 

 

7.      Mash the beans with a potato masher adding liquid as required. You can use an immersion blender if you want to make sure your organic refried pinto beans are extra-smooth. Season with salt to your taste.

 

This delicious dish is a great way to get your daily organic pinto beans serving. It’s extremely filling and yet has few calories. It’s a good dinner choice and you can serve it as a side to any vegetables. Add other spices to enhance the flavor to your liking.

 

 

If you use organic pinto beans dry, but need to skip the lengthy pre-soaking, use a pressure cooker. In this case, you won’t need to soak the legumes at all, although a few hours are still advisable. For this, use 3 quarts of water per 1 pound of beans and cook at the high-pressure setting for 40 minutes minimum. Let the cooker cool down before opening, this should take about 20 more minutes.

 

These organic refried pinto beans can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to put them into an airtight container.

 

How to Store Organic Pinto Beans Bulk

 

One of the main benefits of buying organic pinto beans dry is that you can store them for many months. Keep them in an airtight container and ensure they remain dry. It’s also important to put them somewhere dark and, preferably, away from heat.

 

You can freeze organic dried pinto beans to increase shelf life. Store cooked beans in the fridge for up to 5 days or put them in the freezer. Do not re-freeze!