Cumin Garlic Pinto Beans

Name: Cumin Garlic Pinto Beans
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Cooking oil, 15 g; Garlic, 2 cloves; Cumin seeds, 3 g; Pinto Beans, 800 g; Salt, to taste; Lime juice, to taste; Lime zest, a sprinkle

An essential 10 minute method to upgrade canned beans.

4 servings

Time: 10 mins

Tags:Easy Vegetarian Quick

LET'S COOK!

By Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

The aromatics
- cooking oil
  15 ga spoonful
- garlic
  , smashed
  2 cloves
- cumin seeds
  3 ga sprinkle
The beans
- pinto beans
  800 g1 28 oz can
Flavor adjusters
- salt
  to taste
- lime juice
  to taste
- lime zest
  a sprinkle

FAQ

I pretty much make these beans once a week. When pinto beans are salted well, paired with toasted garlic and cumin seeds, they are truly addictive. Eat them as a side or use them as a spread for sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.

Ethan Chlebowski

CREATOR

Method

Step 1: Bloom the aromatics

Set a pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and garlic cloves. until fragrant but not burning, about 30 seconds.

Step 2: Simmer & smash the beans

Add the pinto beans and their liquid to the pan with a large salt pinch. Stir and bring to a . Using a fork or potato masher, partially mash the beans to your desired consistency.

Step 3: Adjust & finish

Once the beans have to your desired consistency, turn off the heat. Taste them! Add salt as needed.

Then, add a splash of lime juice for acidity and grate some zest from the same lime. Taste and add more if desired.

Serve as a side or use as a spread. These keep well in the fridge.