A Recipe From Guatemala:

Quick Fact:
Although coffee, sugar, and bananas are the major crops in Guatemala, many Guatemalan farmers also grow beans. As you will see by the recipe below, many people in Guatemala cook beans as their main dish.

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"Frijoles Volteados"
Refried Beans from Guatemala
Serves 4-6

Ingredients for Frijoles Volteados:
· 3 cups (or two cans) cooked black, red, or pinto beans with liquid
· 1/3 cup chopped onion
· 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic
· ¼ cup chopped green pepper
· ½ teaspoon ground cumin

How to make Frijoles Volteados:
1) In a blender, crush (or puree) all the ingredients above except for the ground cumin.
2) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan and add the pureed bean mixture from above and the ½ teaspoon ground cumin
3) Simmer all the ingredients uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally. Let the beans thicken (this will take about 10-15 minutes).
4) Place beans on a serving plate with rice and tortillas.