Homemade Refried Beans
Author: Ashley
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 5-6
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup vegetable stock or broth (can use chicken stock)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and cook onions until soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin and chili powder
- Cook about 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant
- Add pinto beans and the broth/stock and stir to combine
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes
- Remove lid and reduce heat to low, mash beans using a potato masher or fork until desired consistency
- Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes
- Remove from heat and add lime juice
- Add salt to taste, if desired
- Serve immediately or store in airtight container in the refrigerator
- Add a little water if the beans become a bit dry. Enjoy!
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/homemade-refried-beans/
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