Refried Beans (A Broke Boy's Breakfast)
Refried Beans (A Broke Boy's Breakfast)
Ingredients
- 3 cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup stock, preferably homemade seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain the 3 cans of pinto beans thoroughly. Transfer the drained pinto beans to a blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour 1 cup of stock (homemade seafood stock is recommended for best flavor) into the blender with the beans. Secure the lid on the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. The mixture will be a little loose at this stage but will thicken considerably as it cooks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of lard. Allow the lard to melt completely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once the lard has melted, add the 1/2 chopped white onion to the pan. Sauté the onion for about 2 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste to the pan with the onions and mix well, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cumin into the pan, mixing it thoroughly with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to 'bloom' the cumin and enhance its flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully pour the blended bean mixture into the pan with the cooked aromatics. Stir everything together to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low-medium and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken to your desired consistency. This can take 5-10 minutes. Be mindful as the beans can splatter.
⏱️ 8 min
- 10
Season the refried beans with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, or to taste, and stir it in. Continue to cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Once the beans have thickened to the desired consistency, they are ready to be served. Enjoy as a hearty breakfast or side dish!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Refried Beans (A Broke Boy's Breakfast)
- 3 cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup stock, preferably homemade seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Drain the 3 cans of pinto beans thoroughly. Transfer the drained pinto beans to a blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour 1 cup of stock (homemade seafood stock is recommended for best flavor) into the blender with the beans. Secure the lid on the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. The mixture will be a little loose at this stage but will thicken considerably as it cooks.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of lard. Allow the lard to melt completely.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once the lard has melted, add the 1/2 chopped white onion to the pan. Sauté the onion for about 2 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add 1 tablespoon of garlic paste to the pan with the onions and mix well, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cumin into the pan, mixing it thoroughly with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to 'bloom' the cumin and enhance its flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully pour the blended bean mixture into the pan with the cooked aromatics. Stir everything together to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Reduce the heat to low-medium and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken to your desired consistency. This can take 5-10 minutes. Be mindful as the beans can splatter.
⏱️ 8 min - 10
Season the refried beans with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, or to taste, and stir it in. Continue to cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Once the beans have thickened to the desired consistency, they are ready to be served. Enjoy as a hearty breakfast or side dish!
⏱️ 1 min