Legume of the month: Pinto beans
pintoOnce they're cooked, the colored splotches disappear, leaving a light-brown bean with a soft, creamy texture. In Mexico, Central America, and South America, pintos are cooked with epazote, an herb that purportedly helps reduce the flatulence-producing properties of these and other beans. Another tip for avoiding that problem is to add beans to your diet gradually and eat them regularly.
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