Refritos-Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Refritos-Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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)

Servings: persons

**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)

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: **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, and more.

Yes, Refritos-Refried Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Refritos-Refried Beans

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