These Easy Refried Beans are simple to make with canned pinto beans and taste delicious! They are perfect as a side dish alongside your favorite Mexican meals.
½teaspooncayennechilli powder (optional, or more to taste)
½teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonslime juice
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pan over a med/low heat, then add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until it just starts to turn golden (careful, it will quickly burn).
Stir in the beans (and the liquid from 1 of the cans), cumin, cayenne and salt and heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mash the beans with a potato masher, fork or with an immersion blender, but don’t puree it completely - keep a bit of texture.
If the refried beans are a bit soupy, they will thicken up as they cool, or you can simmer them again to evaporate some moisture.
Notes
Don't drain out the canning liquid in the beans as it helps make the refried beans nice and creamy.Make sure not to overcook the garlic as it will quickly burn if it's left on the heat for too long.If the refried beans are a bit soupy, they will thicken as they cool, or you can simmer them again to evaporate any excess moisture.Once the beans are warmed through, taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary.