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Five-Minute Refried Beans

Layer ‘em in a dip. Spread ‘em on toast. Roll ‘em in a burrito. There are so many ways to enjoy these flavorful beans.

Servings

15 minutes

Total Time

$0.28

Cost per serving *

Temperature:	Medium heat
Serving size:	About 1/3 cup
Prep time:	5 minutes
Cook time:	10 minutes
Total time:	15 minutes
Equipment:	Frying pan Can opener
Utensils:	Large spoon for mashing Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

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Ingredients

1 15 ounce can no salt added beans (pinto, black, or other type)

1 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil

2 tablespoons onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin OR 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and tops of cans.
Drain beans and rinse to reduce juices.
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft.
Add beans and cumin or chili powder to frying pan. Using a potato masher or back of spoon, scrunch beans and cumin into onion mixture in frying pan.
Drain beans. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Cook and stir bean mixture on medium heat until heated through; 3-5 minutes.

Tips

Refried beans make a delicious spread to put onto toast for breakfast, or a quick snack!
Refried beans can be served in a variety of ways: A thicker consistency like peanut butter, or a softer spread like hummus.

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