20 MINUTE SKILLET REFRIED BEANS

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 (15 ounces each) cans pinto beans (DO NOT rinse and drain)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you don't want the heat)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
Add garlic to melted butter and onions and saute for another minute.
Add pinto beans (don't wash and drain them first - just dump in the whole can), cumin, chili powder and cayenne powder to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
Using a potato masher, mash beans until they become the consistency that you prefer (my husband likes them completely smooth while I prefer them to be a little chunky. You could also put the beans in a blender to make them super smooth).
If desired, top with some shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 261 kcal, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 2 mg