Homemade Refried Beans

4 teaspoons canola oil
2/3 c. finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt ( I skip this because I use canned pinto beans, but if you use dried soaked beans you might want to add it)
2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, rinsed & drained (or the equiv. of dried/soaked beans)



In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cumin, salt & cayenne. Cook & stir 1 minute. Add beans & mash (I use a potato masher). Add water, cook & stir until heated through & water is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice.


Of course, you can adjust the spices/amount of garlic & onion to personal tastes.