Light Refried Black Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon corn oil
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, including liquid
• 1/2-1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 cook garlic in oil in a skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 2 add beans with their liquid and mash with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to make a coarse purée.
• 3 continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot.
• 4 stir in enough of water to thin to a creamy consistency.
• 5 add pepper to taste.
• 6 serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro.
• 7 (beans can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. reheat, adding water if necessary.) makes 4 servings.