How to make Refried Beans

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the pan on medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of lard to the preheated pan and let it melt down.

Add the 2 cups of chro beans to the pan and let them simmer and fry for about a minute to heat through.

Start mashing the beans once they are heated.

Continue mashing until you achieve your desired consistency, noting the crispy edges as a visual cue.

Turn off the heat and serve the beans.

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