Easy Refried Beans
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 2 15 oz cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened and are turning translucent, about 5-8 minutes
- add the garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook, sitrring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the drained beans and water. Stir, cover and cook for 5 min.
- Reduce heat to low, remove lid. Mash with a fork or pastry cutter until you reach the desired consistency.
- Continue to cook beans, uncovered, stirring often, for 3 minutes
- Remove from heat, stir in cilantro & lime juice. Add salt to taste and more lime juice if necessary.
- If the beans seems dry add a small splash of water and stir to combine. Cover til ready to serve.
Notes
Want to change it up: substitute black beans for the pinto beans