Refried Beans - Homemade

Name: Refried Beans - Homemade
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, including liquid; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 green onions, white 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

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, including liquid
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 green onions, white 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

Directions

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.