Refried Beans

• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 12 zucchini, grated
• 5 cups pinto beans, cooked
• 1 12 cups liquid (bean broth) or 1 12 cups water
• 2 12 teaspoons cumin
• 2 12 teaspoons Mexican chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili sauce
• 12-1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 teaspoons vinegar, to taste or 2 teaspoons lime juice
• cheese, grated (optional)

1. Heat oil.
2. Saute onion, garlic, carrot and celery, 5 minutes.
3. Add beans, liquid, zucchini, cumin, chili powder, chipotle sauce and salt.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer 10-15 minutes.
5. Add vinegar or lime juice to taste.
6. Add cheese if desired.
7. Blend half the mixture.
8. Mash the other half of the refried beans.
9. Mix together and reduce to desired consistency.

oil, onions, garlic, carrot, stalks celery, zucchini, pinto beans, liquid, cumin, chili powder, chili sauce, salt, vinegar, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/refried-beans-503724 (may not work)