Frijoles Refritos or Refried Beans are a tasty side dish to almost any meal. It can be served with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, or almost anything.
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are turning translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil, ½ cup yellow onion, ¼ tsp salt
Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the beans and water. Stir, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp ground cumin, 3 cups pinto beans, ½ cup water
Reduce the heat to low and remove the lid. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash up half of the beans, until you reach your desired consistency. Continue to cook the beans, uncovered, stirring often, for 3 more minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Taste, and add more salt and lime juice if necessary. If the beans seem dry, add a very small splash of water and stir to combine. Cover until you’re ready to serve.
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