Quick and Easy Refried Beans

A refried beans recipe for busy nights... hello, Taco Tuesday! Pinto beans, garlic, spices, and lime cook up for very tasty beans in just 20 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• ½ lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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