Refried beans are a tasty and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone side or used as an ingredient in various meals. They originate from Latin American cuisine and are made by cooking and then mashing beans, typically pinto beans. To make refried beans, follow these simple steps:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or other beans like black or kidney)
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– ½ onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– Salt to taste
– Pepper to taste
– Fresh coriander leaves (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
1. Drain and rinse the beans in a colander. Place them in a large bowl, partially mash with a fork or potato masher until chunky or smooth, depending on your preference.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until tender and fragrant.
3. Add the cumin powder, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring to combine with the onion mixture. Cook for another minute or so until fragrant.
4. Mix the mashed beans into the onion-garlic mixture in the pan, stirring well to coat evenly. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the refried beans for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until desired consistency is achieved (thicker or thinner depending on your preference).
6. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving as a side dish or using as an ingredient in other recipes such as burritos, tacos, or quesadillas.
These versatile beans can also be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for later use, making them a convenient and delicious staple for many meals.
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