Lone Star Refritos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. margarine or butter
2 c. cooked (still hot) pinto beans or black beans, undrained
1/8 tsp. ground cumino
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat a cast-iron frying pan on medium-high and add margarine. Saute onion and jalapenos for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add the beans and herbs.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Mash bean mixture in pan until pastry.
Stir in cheese and continue heating for 1 minute.
Serve hot with warm tortillas and salsa.