(not) Refried Beans

Serves: 4-5

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 10 min

Total:  20 min

Ingredients

1 tin of red kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
1-2 carrots, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce (or more)
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. American chili spice
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onions.
2. Add carrot pieces and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add spices and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add beans and let cook for another minute.
5. Remove pot from the burner and mash contents with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
6. Add tomato sauce, stir and return pot to the burner.  Heat until warm.
7. Serve immediately with your favourite fillings inside of hard taco shells or tortillas, or serve as a dip with corn chips.