Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pinto Bean | 1/2 cup (86g) canned | 122 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Pinto beans or black beans
- Butter (optional) or home- rendered lard (optional)
Directions
If using dried beans, wash them then cover with water in a medium pot and simmer according to the package directions. You may add onion halves or a ham bone, which you can remove at the end. Cooked Beans and ham bone
If using canned beans, rinse them briefly before use.
Smash the beans, perhaps with a potato masher .
Add home-rendered lard or butter, totaling up to 20% of the total (25% of the amount prior to adding). You may also use a substantially smaller amount of some other oil or omit it entirely.
Fry the beans, stirring and turning them until they thicken to the degree you desire, which can be anywhere from soupy to parched.