Un Refried Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Un Refried Beans

• Dried Pinto Beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups water, plus more as needed
• Vegetable Bouillon Granules

How to Make Un Refried Beans

1. Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
2. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, saute the diced onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until the onions are soft and translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste). Continue sauteing for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Add 2 cups (500g) dried pinto beans (rinsed and picked over), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 cups of water.
5. Stir in 1 vegetable bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon bouillon powder dissolved in 1/4 cup of hot water).
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more water (1/2 cup at a time) as needed to prevent sticking, until the beans are very tender (approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes).
7. Using a potato masher, partially mash the beans until you achieve your desired consistency – some whole beans remaining is perfectly acceptable for a rustic texture.