Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)

Name: Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (400g each) pinto beans (or 400g cooked dried beans); 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; Crumbled queso fresco cheese, to serve (optional)

Creamy mashed pinto beans fried with onion and garlic — the essential Mexican side.

20 minutes

Serves 4

Side

Contains common allergens

Dairy

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Fry the Aromatics: Heat the lard or oil and cook the onion until soft, then add the garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.

2
Add Beans: Tip in the beans with a little of their liquid and bring to a simmer.
3
Mash: Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans to your preferred texture.
4
Fry Down: Continue cooking, stirring, until the beans thicken into a creamy paste, adding liquid if too dry.
5
Season: Taste and adjust the salt.
6
Serve: Top with crumbled queso fresco and serve alongside almost any Mexican main.

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