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By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com Guide to Mexican Food since 2005

Beans, Beans...

Monday October 3, 2005
pinto_beans.jpg Beans are packed with protein, fiber and multitude of vitamins. They are low in fat, low in calories and can help you maintain a healthy diet. To start adding beans into your diet try this recipe for Black Beans which can be made with the broth and served as a soup, or drained, seasoned and served as a hearty side dish. For a quick bean fix, try this simple recipe for Jalapeno Refried Black Beans. And of course let's not forget the pinto bean, in this traditional family recipe for Refried Beans including epazote seasoning, which can calm any intestinal distress usually caused by the musical fruit.

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