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Adjective
somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Beans & Peas
The meatiness pairs nicely with many legumes such as white beans, black-eyed peas, navy beans, pintos, and lentils.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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Noun
The sides are familiar: fries, pintos, mac-and-cheese, slaw and potato salad.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
Recipe Ideas: Split Pea Soup Potato Leek Soup Ham And Potato Soup
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup
White Bean Chard Soup
Hoppin’ John Soup (swap turkey wings for ham bone)
Beans & Peas
The meatiness pairs nicely with many legumes such as white beans, black-eyed peas, navy beans, pintos, and lentils.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinto. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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pinto
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pin·to
ˈpin-(ˌ)tō 
: pinta
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