My Homemade Refried Beans - Kid Pleasing - Quick & Easy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups black beans, cooked & drained (or 1 - 15 1/2 oz can, drained)
• 2 cups pinto beans, cooked undrained (or 1 - 15 1/2 oz can, undrained)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon pinto bean seasoning (www.fiestaspices.com)
• 1/8 teaspoon season salt
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup finely diced roma tomato (optional)
• 1/8 cup salsa (optional)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   1. Mix black beans, pinto beans, vegetable oil, minced garlic & if you so choose the optional ingredients add the roma tomato & onion in at this point. Cook on med-hi heat for 5 minutes, don't forget to keep stirring.

2. 2

   2. At this point take a potato masher and mash beans until you get the consistancy in which you desire.

3. 3

   3. Add in remaining ingredients once you have your beans mashed. Cook on med-lo for 10 minutes, don't forget to stir.

4. 4

   If you refried beans get to thick just add in a little bit of water.

5. 5

   4. If you choose to add the optional cheese, sprinkle it on top at this time and turn off the heat -- .