Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Ingredients: 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, including liquid; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 5 green onions, white and pale green parts chopped ( 1/4 cup); 1 Tbs. ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 Tbs. lime juice; 2 tsp. lime zest; 4 Tbs. chopped cilantro

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, including liquid
1 Tbs. olive oil
5 green onions, white and pale green parts chopped ( 1/4 cup)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 Tbs. lime juice
2 tsp. lime zest
4 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Directions

1

Mash pinto beans and liquid with potato masher in large bowl.
2

Leave some beans whole, or mash until smooth if you prefer a creamier texture.
3

Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4

Add green onions, cumin, and garlic, and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
5

Stir in mashed beans (mixture will be soupy).
6

Increase heat to medium-high, and cook beans 10 minutes, or until they thicken and will hold their shape on plate, stirring frequently.
7

Remove pan from heat.
8

Stir in lime juice and lime zest, and season with pepper.
9

Garnish each serving with 1 Tbs.
10

cilantro.