Healthly Refried Beans

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tbs           Olive Oil

1/2 md       Onion, diced

2 cloves     Garlic, minced

1 tsp            Ancho Chili Powder, or other chili powder

1 can           Pinto Beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed (or dry, soaked overnight.

2 cup        Chicken Broth, low-sodium (more if needed)

tt                 Salt and Pepper

2 Tbs         Cilantro Leaves, fresh and chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes. 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.

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