REFRIED BLACK BEANS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes enough for 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, very finely chopped
1 dried bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder; cook, stirring, until garlic is softened and mixture is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and discard. Add 2/3 of the black beans and stir to coat. Add 2/3 cup water and mash mixture using a potato masher. Add remaining black beans and stir to combine; add water, if necessary to thin. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm until ready to use.