Betty's Semi-Homemade Refried Beans

canned pinto beans

🥗Healthier: cooked dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be healthier with less sodium.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet.

Add 2 cloves of toasted garlic to the skillet.

Without draining, add the can of pinto beans to the skillet.

Heat the mixture thoroughly while mashing the beans with a potato masher.

Taste the beans and add salt as needed before serving.

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