Low-Fat Homestyle Refried Beans

A real nice side to a spicy Mexican dish. And these are so much tastier than canned refried beans, while still taking advantage of canned rather than dried beans. The recipe comes from Light & Tasty.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 2/3 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4  teaspoons canola oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4  teaspoons lime juice

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion in oil until tender.
2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add beans and mash (I use a potato masher).
4. Add water; cook and stir until heated through and water is absorbed. It only takes a few minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.