Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
Creamy mashed pinto beans fried with onion and garlic — the essential Mexican side.
Contains common allergens
In the app, Listahan checks these against your household automatically.
Instructions
- 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.
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Serve: Top with crumbled queso fresco and serve alongside almost any Mexican main.
Plan it in Listahan
Add Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) to your week, check it against your household's allergens, and build the shopping list automatically.