Spiced Pinto Beans with Chorizo

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 small onion, finely diced
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
5. 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
6. 1/2 pound fresh Mexican chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
7. One 15-ounce can pinto beans, with their liquid
8. 2 tablespoons water
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper
10. 1 cup fried pork rinds, coarsely chopped, for garnish

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, cumin and chipotle and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up the meat into small lumps with a spoon, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and their liquid along with the water and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the beans into bowls, sprinkle pork rinds on top and serve at once.