Welcome to my virtual kitchen! Today we will be making a delicious dish of refried beans. Refried beans are one of my favorite dishes to make and eat. They are easy to make and full of flavor. But, do refried beans have dairy? Let’s find out. # Recipe and Instruction ## Preparing the Ingredients Before you begin making refried beans, you'll need to gather all of the ingredients: - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves of garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons of chili powder - 2 teaspoons of ground cumin - 2 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed - 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth - Salt and pepper, to taste ## Cooking the Refried Beans Once you have all of the ingredients prepared, you are ready to begin cooking. ### Step 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened. ### Step 2 Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly. ### Step 3 Add the pinto beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and use a potato masher to mash the beans until they reach your desired consistency. ### Step 4 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. ## Do Refried Beans Have Dairy? No, refried beans do not have dairy as they are traditionally made with just beans, spices, and oil. You can, however, add cheese, sour cream, or other dairy products to your refried beans if you’d like.
