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    3 Bean Varieties I Use the Most

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    There's lots of leeway in Mexican cuisine when deciding on which beans to use, so don't sweat it too much! 

    Here's a pic of the three varieties I use the most:

    Vegans and vegetarians it's good to hear from you! Here are 15 awesome Mexican recipes you can make with your beloved beans. mexicanplease.com

    You'll probably see me us Black beans most often.  I find them to be a little milder and that works for my palate.

    I use them in this Refried Beans recipe and they are dee-licious. 

    This is a delicious, fiery version of Chicken Tinga. The key is to use both tomatoes and tomatillos, along with plenty of chipotles! mexicanplease.com

    But here's the thing...

    When you're flavoring beans with onion and chipotle then the choice in variety becomes less crucial. 

    Yes, your palate will discern between Black and Pinto when eating them on their own, but when loading them up with flavor I consider them to be interchangeable. 

    So in most cases when you see me use Black beans you could substitute Pinto beans and get an equally good result. 

    Sopa Tarasca is one of Mexico's most popular soups -- a delightfully satiating pinto bean soup that will keep you coming back for more. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Peruano beans are the other variety I use quite a bit. 

    You'll also see these referred to as Canary or Mayocoba beans.   More info on Peruanos. 

    Peruano Beans (aka Canary, Mayocoba, Peruvian, Mexican Yellow Beans) mexicanplease.com

    These are mild, buttery beans that are wildly popular in the Vegetarian realm. 

    And while you can substitute them for Black or Pinto, I'm in the habit of using them when I want more bean flavor.  In other words, if I had to pick one variety to eat on its own I would choose Peruanos every time.   

    They also make delicious, creamy refried beans -- I will sometimes just mash 'em up in a bit of lard and they are wonderful. 

    'Come and Get It' Huevos Rancheros Skillet mexicanplease.com

    And since I'm frequently eating these Peruano beans without much accompaniment,  I'm more likely to cook them from scratch than Black or Pinto beans. 

    Peruano Beans (aka Canary, Mayocoba, Peruvian, Mexican Yellow Beans) mexicanplease.com

    Simmer them off in some lard and onion for a couple hours and you'll be a happy camper!   Just don't forget to add salt 🙂   More info on making pot beans. 

    Don't get me wrong though...

    I don't always cook beans from scratch.  When making a dish with lots of competing flavors I will frequently just grab a can of cooked Black or Pinto beans from the pantry. 

    Some peeps get mad at me when I use canned beans, but they work fine for flavorbomb dishes like these:

    Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip
    Black Bean Nachos
    Charro Beans

    Charro Beans! You won't find a heartier, more delicious batch of beans anywhere in Mexico. This version uses bacon and chipotles but feel free to add in some chorizo if you have it. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Okay, I hope this post gives you an urge to expand your bean repertoire!  Keep these three varieties on your shopping list and you'll add some quick, satisfying meals to your arsenal. 

    I'll put links below with relevant info, but feel free to get in touch if you have any other questions. 

    More Info on Peruanos
    Making Pot Beans
    Flavorbomb Refried Beans
    15 Easy Bean Recipes

    Buen Provecho. 

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