Mexican Pinto Beans

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

dried pinto beans

1 tsp

olive oil

small yellow onion, chopped

1/4 cup

minced cilantro

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2

medium yellow onion, left whole

1 4.24 ounce can

chopped green chilies

whole jalapeño

2 tbsp

chicken or vegetable bouillon (Better than Bouillon)

bay leaves

1 tsp

Kosher salt

medium vine tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped

1/4

medium red onion, chopped

scallions, chopped

1/4 cup

minced cilantro

3 oz

queso Oaxaca or mozzarella, diced 1/4-inch

8 oz

sliced avocado

lime wedges, for serving

tortillas, optional for serving