Easy 10-Minute 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 3 tablespoons of lard in a skillet until melted.

Add 1 finely minced tomato, 1/2 finely minced onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for about 5 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.

Add 2 cans of refried beans and mix well.

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon in 1.5 cups of water and add to the skillet.

Stir to combine and let simmer, adjusting water as needed.

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