Easy Dehydrated Refried Beans: A Flavorful Pantry Staple

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted
• 4 cups (1L) water (for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil or unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5g) chili powder
• ½ teaspoon (3g) salt (adjust to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Additional water (for rehydrating cooked beans, approximately 1 cup)