Healthy Refried Beans

Healthy Refried Beans (pdf)

Makes: 4 servings (½ cup per serving)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ onion, diced
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• ⅔ cup broth (chicken or vegetable)

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Drain and rinse the beans.
3. Collect, dice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is soft.
5. Stir in garlic powder and chili powder. Reduce heat to low.
6. Add pinto beans and broth, and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Mash beans with a potato masher or the back of a fork.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Be creative! Add to enchiladas or quesadillas. Serve as a side dish topped with fresh, washed, chopped cilantro and cheese or rolled into tortillas.