Description
A refreshing and zesty side dish featuring creamy pinto beans infused with garlic, cumin, fresh lime juice, and bright cilantro.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground cumin and black pepper, stirring for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Pour in the rinsed pinto beans and stir to coat them in the aromatics.
- Add the water or vegetable broth and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
- Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro and season with salt to taste.