Description
Delicious homemade refried pinto beans, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked pinto beans under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, cover drained beans with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat oil or lard over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cumin; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked beans and mash to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper; cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings based on personal preference.
- These beans can be used as a filling for burritos or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg