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Quick and Easy Refried Beans
Krysta
These refried beans are perfect if you don't like the canned ones and you're short on time. They're easy and delicious!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Course
Healthy, Side Dish
Servings
6
Calories
132
kcal
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
canola oil
2
garlic cloves
peeled
15
ounce
cans pinto beans
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
chili powder
salt to taste
½
lime
juiced
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
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.
Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.
Enjoy!