Low-Fat "Refried Beans"

Directions

1. 1
   Finely chop the onion and peppers and mince the garlic.
2. 2
   Saute in 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven.
3. 3
   Drain the pinto beans, reserving the fluid.
4. 4
   Add beans to onion, pepper and garlic and simmer for about 1 hour.
5. 5
   Mash beans.
6. 6
   If beans are dry, add reserved fluid.
7. 7
   Use mixture for burritos, nachos, etc.
8. 8
   (See Topoppo Salad recipe.)