Pinto beans can be used to make a wicked ‘refried beans’. Had them last night as a meal on their own because they didn’t need any other meat accompaniment.
Just get a packet of dried pinto beans, soak overnight, then boil/simmer until soft. Decide how many to use vs store.
– reheat (low to medium heat) in a pan
– add chopped onion and garlic
– add smoked paprika
– add butter (if you wish)
– heat through and mash up – add a little creme fraiche/stock if you want a different texture
– meanwhile, grill some smoked bacon
– chop bacon and add to mashed beans
– season
Voila. Refried beans with a smokey hint. Far far better than that crap you get in supermarkets etc.
EDIT: add some chilli if you want.
Either way, perfectly nom nom as a main by itself, or an accompaniment to any mexican-oriented dish.