Quick & Easy 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.

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet on low to medium heat.

Add 1 cup of chopped onions and sauté.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to help the onions sweat and speed up the cooking process.

Once the onions are golden brown, add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic and sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and mix until aromatic.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix well.

Add the cooked pinto beans and mix.

Add 1 cup of water and mix.

Cover with a lid and allow the beans to cook and soak up the flavors for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Once done, give it a good mix and lightly mash the beans using a potato masher.

Turn off the stove and garnish with cilantro and fresh lime juice.

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