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

• 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)

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. At this point take a potato masher and mash beans until you get the consistency in which you desire.
3. Add in remaining ingredients once you have your beans mashed. Cook on med-lo for 10 minutes, don't forget to stir.
4. If you refried beans get to thick just add in a little bit of water.
5. If you choose to add the optional cheese, sprinkle it on top at this time and turn off the heat.

black beans, pinto beans, vegetable oil, garlic, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, pinto bean seasoning, season salt, salt, lime juice, roma tomato, salsa, red onions, shredded monterey jack cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-homemade-refried-beans-kid-pleasing-quick-easy-306734 (may not work)