Refried Beans | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (1 1/4 cups) dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 yellow onion, halved, one half cut in 2 pieces and the other half chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for serving (optional)
• Chopped tomatoes, for serving (optional)
• Sour cream, for serving (optional)
• Chopped chives, for serving (optional)