Homemade Refried Beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 5 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Place 2 tablespoons oil in a blender; add half of the onion mixture, and half of the beans, cumin, salt, coriander, pepper, hot pepper sauce and cheese. Cover and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Transfer to a large skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through. Leftover refried beans may be frozen for up to 3 months.
onion, garlic, olive oil, pinto beans, ground cumin, salt, ground coriander, pepper, hot pepper sauce, shredded monterey jack cheese
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-refried-beans/ (may not work)