A simple and delicious recipe for making refried beans at home. Perfect as a side dish or for use in various Mexican dishes.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 850 g cooked pinto beans
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 120 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add cooked pinto beans, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
Step 5
Mash the beans with a potato masher or the back of a spoon while adding water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until beans are heated through and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.