Cumin Garlic Pinto Beans

A 10 minute method to upgrade canned beans.

4 servings
10 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

The aromatics

  • Cooking oil
    15 ga spoonful
  • Garlic, smashed
    2 cloves
  • Cumin seeds
    3 ga sprinkle

The beans

  • Pinto Beans
    800 g28 oz can

Flavor adjusters

  • Salt
    to taste
  • Lime juice
    to taste
  • Lime zest
    a sprinkle

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.

“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

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories784
132g
12g
40g

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Recommended: 4 servings

FAQ

Can I use black beans?

This recipe works with black or pinto beans.