Name: Mexican Pinto Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 63 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion (chopped); 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 medium yellow onion (left whole); 1 4.24 ounce can chopped green chilies; 1 whole jalapeño; 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable bouillon (Better than Bouillon); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 medium vine tomatoes (cored, seeded, and chopped); 1/4 medium red onion (chopped); 2 scallions (chopped); 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 3 ounces queso Oaxaca or mozzarella (diced 1/4-inch); 8 ounces sliced avocado; lime wedges (for serving); tortillas (optional for serving)