Quick and Easy Refried Beans
Medium Dinner

Quick and Easy Refried Beans

Total Time
1h
17m prep · 43m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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These refried beans are perfect if you don't like the canned ones and you're short on time. They're easy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 garlics cloves , peeled
  • 2 cans pinto beans , 15 ounce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 0.5 lime , juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Smash garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.

  4. 4

    Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

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