Question: how to make simple refried beans from scratch?
Answer: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
½ cup finely chopped yellow or white onion (about ½ small onion)
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced.
½ teaspoon chili powder.
¼ teaspoon ground cumin.
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked pinto beans.
½ cup water.