Refritos-Refried Beans

Name: Refritos-Refried Beans
Ingredients: **Begin to soak the beans at least 3 hours before you need them; 2 c. raw pinto beans; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 3 cloves crushed garlic; 1/2 c. minced green pepper; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 3 Tbsp. olive oil or butter; 1/4 tsp. coriander (optional); grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

**Begin to soak the beans at least 3 hours before you need them
2 c. raw pinto beans
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 c. minced green pepper
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
1/4 tsp. coriander (optional)
grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Cover the pintos with water and soak 1 1/2 hours or more. Cover with more water and cook, partially-covered, until well done, usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2

Make sure you check their water level periodically while they cook.
3

When they are soft, drain off excess water and mash well.
4

Heat butter or olive oil in skillet. Add onions, garlic, cumin and 1/2 tsp. salt.
5

Cook over low heat until onions are translucent.
6

Add green pepper, cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes.
7

Add sauteed vegetables to the beans, along with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
8

Mix well.
9

Add one cup grated cheese.