QUICK AND EASY REFRIED BEANS

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When you don't have all day to make refried beans and you can't stand the canned ones, these are easy and delicious.

Provided by MarasFlourpower

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
½ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Smash garlic cloves in skillet with a fork.
  • Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 323.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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