YES
"Similar to other beans, the common bean is high in starch, protein and dietary fiber and is an excellent source of iron, potassium, selenium, molybdenum, thiamine, vitamin B6, and folic acid."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_bean
July 24, 2010
I compared a couple of nutrition labels and found that about 25-30% of those beans is carbohydrates, but according to the Live Strong Foundation, it's about 78% carb.
Since starch is a form of carbohydrate which is the main ingredient and there's only a little protein in there and not much else, I'd class it as a starch.
Beans are a protein because they are under the meats on the food pyramid.
Yes, most beans contain starch. But they also contain a good amount of protein and fiber.
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Yes.
veg.
yes they do
You can buy fat free, "refried beans."
Yes, but it can't be any type of refried beans
Yes you can <3
It depends - most vegans won't eat refried beans made with lard, but refried beans made with vegetable oils (vegetarian refried beans) are perfectly acceptable to vegans.
how many calories are in 2 tablespoons of refried pinto beans
No. Refried beans are by definition cooked. Once beans have been cooked, they cease to be alive. Besides, photosynthesis took place in the plant's leaves, not in the beans.
Pinto Beans
Yes, chickpeas are considered a starch. Other beans that are considered a starch include: garbanzo beans and lentil beans.
Yes.
You can buy fat free, "refried beans."
Beans do not keep well. If kept in an airtight container, they will stay fresh for about 3 days. They will keep for 2 weeks if frozen.