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Easy Refried Beans

COOK MODE
Course: Side Dishes
Nxt Gen Author: Janessa Butler
1st Gen Author: Janene Jensen

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