Refried Beans

Cooking Time: ~20 min

Ingredients:

1 Tbs Olive Oil, or 3 Pieces Chopped Thick Cut Bacon

1/2 Medium Onion, Diced

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1/2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Chipotle Powder

1 (15-ounce) Can Pinto Beans, Drained and Rinsed

2/3 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Stock

Salt and Pepper

2 Tbs Chopped Fresh Parsley

Directions:

1) Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (Or if using bacon, cook bacon until most of the fat is rendered out) Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.

2) Add garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute.

3) Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes.

4) Mash the beans coarsely with the back of a wooden spoon, adding more chicken broth to moisten, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the cilantro.