My Homemade Refried Beans - Kid Pleasing - Quick & Easy! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups black beans, cooked & drained (or 1 - 15 1/2 oz can, drained)
2 cups pinto beans, cooked undrained (or 1 - 15 1/2 oz can, undrained)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon pinto bean seasoning (www.fiestaspices.com)
1/8 teaspoon season salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup finely diced roma tomato (optional)
1/8 cup salsa (optional)
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions (optional)
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Preparation

Mix black beans, pinto beans, vegetable oil, minced garlic & if you so choose the optional ingredients add the roma tomato & onion in at this point. Cook on med-hi heat for 5 minutes, don't forget to keep stirring.
At this point take a potato masher and mash beans until you get the consistency in which you desire.
Add in remaining ingredients once you have your beans mashed. Cook on med-lo for 10 minutes, don't forget to stir.
If you refried beans get to thick just add in a little bit of water.
If you choose to add the optional cheese, sprinkle it on top at this time and turn off the heat.