Low-Fat Refried Beans
["1 small white onion, diced", "1 Tbsp. olive oil", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained", "1 c. unsalted or reduced-sodium chicken broth", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. black pepper"]
["In a large nonstick skillet, cook the onion in the oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer.", "Add 1/3 of the beans and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth. Coarsely mash the beans with a potato masher or a wooden spoon.", "Add another 1/3 of the beans and 1/4 cup broth; mash. Add the remaining beans and another 1/4 cup broth and mash those beans, too.", "Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup broth and season with salt and pepper.", "Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring almost constantly with a wooden spoon until the beans are very thick, 10 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["white onion", "olive oil", "garlic", "pinto beans", "chicken broth", "salt", "black pepper"]