Refried Beans - Homemade

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, including liquid
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 green onions, and pale green parts chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mash pinto beans and liquid. (you may leave some beans whole, or mash until smooth if you prefer a creamier texture).
• 2 heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• 3 add green onions, cumin, and garlic, and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• 4 stir in mashed beans (mixture will be soupy).
• 5 increase heat to medium-high, and cook beans 10 minutes, or until they thicken and will hold their shape on plate, stirring frequently.
• 6 remove pan from heat. stir in lime juice and lime zest, and season with pepper.
• 7 top with cilantro for serving.