Easy Refried Beans

While purchasing canned refried beans can save time, making them yourself is an even more delicious (and potentially cost effective) way to enjoy this healthful side dish.

You will need:
-1 can (or two cups of cooked) pinto beans
- ½ cup vegetable stock (or cooking water)
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 tsp oil
-1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin

Begin by heating the oil over medium heat in a sauté pan and add diced onions, cooking until translucent. Add the garlic, cooking until fragrant. Next, add the spices, stirring to combine. Finally, add the pinto beans and vegetable stock. As the beans cook, mash them with the back of a wooden spoon, adding more liquid as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.