Refried Beans

• 1 1⁄4 cups or 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cooked beans (pinto or other type)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin (or try substituting 1/2 teaspoon chili powder)

Drain beans and reserve liquid. (Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium.)
Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft.
Mash beans and cumin into onion mixture in skillet. Use a potato masher or back of a spoon.
Add reserved liquid or water (1 Tablespoon or more) until desired consistency is reached.
Cook and stir bean mixture on medium heat until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.