pinto
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɪnˌtoʊ// UK //pˈɪntəʊ// pin·to
n. a type of small, light brown bean with dark spots. It is very common in Mexican and American cooking.
n. a variety of common bean characterized by a mottled or speckled skin. Often used in Latin American and Southwestern United States cuisines.
I added a can of pinto beans to the chili.
The recipe calls for dried pinto beans to be soaked overnight before they are simmered with garlic and onions.
While black beans are a staple in Caribbean dishes, the pinto bean remains the preferred choice for traditional refried beans due to its creamy texture when mashed.
Usage
Usually used in the plural form ('pinto beans') when referring to the food item.