Refried Beans Without the Refry | Vegetables | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• ½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 ¾ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water