Refried Pinto Beans

June 29, 2020
Posted in: Recipes

Recipe courtesy of Palak Patel, blogger at The Chutney Life and EatUsaBeans.com

Try your hand at making this delicious rendition of a traditional Mexican dish – refried pinto beans! With a variety of vegetables and spices, this is sure to add maximum flavor to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz. Cans Pinto Beans
  • 1 cup white onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 Jalapenos finely diced
  • ¼ cup scallions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ tsp cumin

Directions

  1. Combine the pinto beans and salsa in a large bowl. Using an immersion blender, puree the beans to your desired consistency. I prefer mine to be slightly chunky. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot heat oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and diced jalapenos and let cook until jalapenos have started to soften.
  3. Add the diced onions and cook on medium heat until onions are almost translucent, and then add the bell peppers and continue to cook until they are soft.
  4. Add the taco seasoning, chili powder, turmeric powder, scallions, cilantro and mix until well combined. Turn heat to low or add a tiny splash of water if the contents begin to stick to the pan.
  5. Add the bean mixture to the pot and combine well and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Taste for salt, adjust any seasonings and serve hot!

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