Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounce cans)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (1 lime)

Directions

1. heat oil in saucepan over medium heat
2. sweat onion and salt, 5 to 8 minutes
3. add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; stirring about 30 seconds
4. add beans and water, stir, cover and cook for 5 minutes
5. reduce heat to low and uncover, mash beans, cook 3 more minutes
6. remove from heat and stir in lime juice; add water if needed to reach desired texture