Frijoles Refritos

Frijoles refritos, or refried beans, are a traditional Mexican dish made from pinto beans that are cooked, mashed, and fried.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pinto beans to the skillet and mash them with a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
Stir in the cumin and salt, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the water to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach the desired consistency.
If desired, stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the frijoles refritos as a side dish with your favorite Mexican meals.