Mashed Black Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion and cook until golden, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. 4
   Add beans and mash coarsely with a potato masher, mashing in onion and and garlic at the same time.
5. 5
   Thin beans with enough water to give them a soft consistency that barely holds it shape in a spoon.
6. 6
   Season with salt.
7. 7
   Cover and keep warm until serving.