Refried Beans

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Refried Beans

Serves 3 as Main Dish.

I'm from Boston.

• 1/4 lb bacon, chopped
  
• 1/2 c olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 32 oz can pinto beans
  
• cotija cheese
  

Brown the bacon in the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and slowly soften (about 10 minutes). Crank up the heat a bit, add the garlic. Fry for about 30 seconds and then add the beans. With a potato masher, crush almost all the beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce to whatever consistency you like.

If you want, you can add a squeeze of lime or lemon. I don't think it's really necessary.

Serve with bits of cheese on top, alongside yellow rice.

Keywords: Main Dish, Side, Beans, Lunch, Dinner, Mexican

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