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cinnamon spiced carrot refried beans

Refried Beans with Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 peeler
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can pinto beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in ground cumin and chili powder, cooking for another minute.
  • Add pinto beans and water to the saucepan and mash the beans with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add sliced carrots to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in butter, ground cinnamon, and honey, and continue to cook until the carrots are tender.
  • Serve the refried beans alongside the cinnamon-spiced carrots.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice to the refried beans before serving. When cooking the carrots, be careful not to overcook them to maintain a slight crunch. Additionally, using freshly ground spices can enhance the aroma and depth of flavor in the dish.
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