Name Variations[]
- pink bean
About Chili bean[]
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The most famous pink bean is the Santa Maria pinquito which is commercially grown only on the mesas above Santa Maria and is a necessary ingredient in Santa Maria Tri-tip barbecue.
A smooth, reddish-brown dried bean that is very popular in the western United States It's interchangeable with the pinto beans in any dish. Pink beans are used to make refried beans and chili con carne.