Refried Beans

This traditional side dish is versatile, flavorful, and delicious. There are different ways to prepare refried beans. This recipe uses dry beans, oil, garlic, onions, and cumin.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

This traditional side dish is versatile, flavorful, and delicious. There are different ways to prepare refried beans. This recipe uses dry beans, oil, garlic, onions, and cumin.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dry pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 medium onion Onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Cook beans and reserve some of the cooking liquid before draining.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions become clear. Add a little water if vegetables stick.
  3. Mash half of the beans, and add to onion and garlic. Continue to sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow some of the mashed beans to brown.
  4. Add cumin. Add remaining beans and continue cooking until they are warmed through.
  5. Water or liquid from beans may be added to keep the beans soft and mushy.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

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