Healthy "Refried" Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 14 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a small heavy bottomed pot.

2. 2

   Saute the onions for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another minute.

3. 3

   Add the pinto beans and salt to the onions and mash with a potato masher or fork.

4. 4

   Add water, stir and cook until heat through.

5. 5

   Serve.