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Fresh Pot of Beans and Tortillas

Posted on September 13, 2025 by admin

A fresh pot of beans and warm tortillas—simple, hearty, and deeply comforting. Whether you’re thinking of making this classic combo or just craving the idea, here’s a quick snapshot of how you could bring it to life:


Fresh Pot of Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans (or black beans)

  • 1 small onion, halved

  • 2–3 garlic cloves

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: bay leaf, epazote, or jalapeño for extra flavor

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and sort the beans.

  2. Soak overnight or do a quick soak (boil for 2 min, turn off heat, cover, and let sit 1 hour).

  3. Drain, then simmer in fresh water with onion and garlic for 1.5–2.5 hours until tender.

  4. Add salt during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

  5. Keep some of the bean broth—it’s delicious!


Homemade Tortillas (Corn or Flour)

Corn Tortillas:

  • 2 cups masa harina

  • ~1.5 cups warm water

  • Pinch of salt

Mix, knead into dough, form balls, press in a tortilla press, and cook on a hot comal or skillet ~1 min per side.

Flour Tortillas:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp lard or vegetable shortening

  • ~3/4 cup warm water

Mix dry, cut in fat, add water to form soft dough. Rest, roll out, cook on hot skillet.

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