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Easy homemade refried beans in a round silver dish on a floral tea towel
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Easy Homemade Refried Beans

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Small red onion minced
  • 2-4 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño de-seeded & minced
  • 3 15oz cans of pinto beans rinsed & drained
  • 1 Heaping tbsp cumin
  • 1 Heaping tbsp chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 Cup cilantro minced (optional) plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté the onion & jalapeño in olive oil. Cook until the onion is translucent and lightly browned. Mix in the minced garlic & cook for an additional minute.
  • Mix in the rinsed and drained canned pinto beans. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the cilantro. Using a potato masher, mash the beans to your desired consistency. Taste & season more to your liking if needed.
  • Stir in the minced cilantro right before serving, if using.

Notes

3 tbsp of taco seasoning may be used in place of the cumin & chili powder