Mexican refried beans

2 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 can Pinto beans (15-1/2 oz can)
teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place olive oil and garlic in 9-inch microwave-proof pie plate.

Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 45 seconds.

Drain pinto beans, reserving ⅓ cup of juices. Add beans and reserved juiced to garlic mixture in microwave-proof pie plate. Mash beans with potato masher until all are broken up. Stir in pepper.

Cover with wax paper and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes. Stir well and smooth out top to make even. Makes 2 cups.

Printed in the November 27, 1992, issue of the Los Angeles Times.

Posted by Alan Burgstahler

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