Where they began: Refried beans, or frijoles refritos, mean “well-fried” and originated as a way to transform leftover cooked beans into a creamy staple of Mexican cuisine. What makes flavor pop: Lard ...

Make pinto beans from scratch. This allows you to control the doneness, instead of counting on a can of perfectly cooked ...

Refried beans are a staple made from nutritious beans. They typically include additives with sodium and fat. Dietitians ...

Stop before rinsing out your can of beans. Just as pickle brine and kimchi juice are anything but waste, the leftover liquid in canned beans — aka bean broth, typically a combination of water, salt, ...