Refried Black Beans Recipe

Chop the red onion and peel the garlic. Wash and chop the cilantro and juice half a lime.
½ red onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp cilantro
Next, drain and rinse the canned black beans in a strainer.
541 ml black beans
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and sauté just until translucent. Press in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
1 tbsp oil, ½ red onion, 1 clove garlic
Add the black beans to the pan and all the spices. Cook for a couple of minutes stirring occasionally.
541 ml black beans, ½ tbsp cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, ¼ tsp allspice, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Add the stock to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
½ cup stock
Using your spatula, gently press down to mash the beans. The consistency is up to you so mash as many or as few as you like. Remove from heat.
Add lime and cilantro to the refried beans and stir.
1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp cilantro
If you plan to use these refried beans as a dip, add the additional oil and/or stock to a blender. Then add the refried black beans and blend until smooth. Add more stock and/or oil until you reach your desired consistency.
1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp stock