Vegan Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Pour the beans in a food processor and pulse to blend.

2. 2

   Once most of the beans are mashed up, keep the processor running and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, salt and pepper and let the beans blend for at least 3 minutes, making sure it's nice and smooth.

4. 4

   Scrape the beans into a small saucepan and place over low heat, stirring often, until the beans are warmed through.

5. 5

   Taste to adjust for more salt or pepper.

6. 6

   Serve hot with tortialla chips or Spanish rice as a side, or smear into a tortilla with some veggies for a burrito -- or just eat them right out of the pot.