Rachael's Spicy Vegetarian Refried Beans

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Rach’s go-to is Frank’s)

Heat olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper and cumin, and cook 5 minutes to soften. Add water and reduce to 2-3 tablespoons. Add beans and heat through.

Transfer beans to the bowl of a food processor and add lime juice and hot sauce. Process until smooth, adjust salt to taste.