Homemade Refried Black Beans

Add olive oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Add in diced onions and saute until caramelized about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute. Turn heat to low and add the drained black beans, salt and pepper. Mash the beans with the back of your spatula or with a potato masher. Make sure to leave some of the beans whole to keep a chunky texture. It typically takes about 4 minutes to mash the beans. Serve the beans as is or top with cilantro, raw onions, sour cream, or queso fresco.