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Refried Beans

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Butter or Oil
  • 1 small white onion peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp freshly-squeezed lime
  • fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • finely chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled or shredded cheese, diced tomato, and or sliced jalapeno

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan overmedium-high heat until melted. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes stirringoccasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes,stirring occasionally, until cooked and fragrant.
  • add in the pinto beans, veggie stock, chipotle chili powder,cumin and oregano, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixturereaches a simmer.
  • Remove pan from heat. Use a potato masher or a wooden spoon to mash the beans to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in remaining tablespoon of butter until it is meltedand well-combined. Taste and season the beans with lime juice, salt and pepperto taste.
  • Serve warm, topped with any garnishes you might like.