Easy Refried Beans
I admit there are days when I use refried beans from a can, but they are easy enough to make and, with a little help, are a lot more flavorful. I lille my refried beans more saucy than some, so I add a little vegetable broth to them in a blender and puree , rather than mash them by hand.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced small
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder mild or spicy
- 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans, or two cans fat free refried beans
- salt to taste
- ½ lime juiced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to turn translucent. Add water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed, to keep them from sticking to the pan.
- Add the garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add the beans and cook until heated through, then add them to a blender. Puree, adding enough vegetable broth to make a creamy sauce.
- Add the lime juice, and season with salt, if using. Mix well.
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