Lime Cilantro Refried Beans Food

LIME CILANTRO REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. In food processor, combine beans, onion mixture, chili powder, cumin, lime peel and juice, water and cilantro. Cover; process 30 seconds or until smooth. In same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Spoon bean mixture into skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and desired consistency, stirring frequently. If mixture is thicker than desired, stir in a little water. Tips: You can control the texture of these beans by adding a little more water if they are thicker than you like. If you don't have a food processor, add remaining ingredients to skillet and mash beans with a fork or masher. This also works if you want a chunky texture instead of smooth. Serve these fresh-tasting refried beans warm as a side dish or warm or cool as a dip for tortilla chips or crisp vegetables.

CILANTRO AND LIME REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the garlic, cumin and jalapeno and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the beans, water, salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are warm and most of the liquid has cooked off about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, mash the beans if desired, mix in the cilantro and hit the beans with a splash of lime juice.

JALAPENO AND LIME REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Drain beans; place in slow cooker.
• Add onion and crushed garlic.
• Pour in enough water to cover.
• Cook, covered, until beans are tender, about 4 hours on high and 6 hours on low.
• Drain beans, reserving liquid.
• Use a potato masher, pastry blender, or fork to work bean mixture into a thick, pulpy mass.
• Warm oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add minced garlic and jalapeño.
• Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in mashed bean mixture and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Add small amounts of reserved cooking liquid to thin as desired.
• Mixture should have the consistency of thick mashed potatoes.
• Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and zest.
• Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Top with queso fresco and chopped cilantro, if desired.