Refried Beans

This is super easy and they are SO good!

Refried Beans (out of the American Test Kitchen Cookbook)

3 cans dark red kidney beans (drained)

1 cup water

5 T. olive oil

1 onion, minced

1 jalapeno, minced

1/2 t. salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 t. cumin

1/2 c. cilantro, minced

hot sauce

Process beans and water in food processor (I dont have a food processor so I use a blender).

Heat oil in non stick skillet over med. heat. Add onion, jalapeno, and salt. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant (15-30 seconds). Stir in beand and cook until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in cilantro and season with hot sauce (I don't use the hot sauce).