Pinto beans or
frijoles are a common bean in the southwestern
United States and
Mexico. As well as being high in protein, they are an excellent source of
iron,
potassium,
selenium, and
folate.
Dry beans will keep indefinitely if stored in a dry place, but cooking time will increase as beans age beyond one year.
The pinto bean is one of the official state vegetables of New Mexico.
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