Refried Beans.

Refried Beans

• 2 cups dry pinto beans
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 ounces diced green chile peppers
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander

Soak beans for a couple hours, then boil for an additional hour or two, until soft (checking water level periodically). Mash thoroughly with wooden spoon.

Heat olive oil in skillet. Add 2/3 of the onion, the chiles, the garlic, and the cumin. Cook until the onions are translucent, cover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Add the vegetables to the pinto beans, and add pepper and coriander. Keep the beans hot in a medium oven til ready to serve.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 60 min