Southwestern Pinto Beans

Prep time:  less than 5 min          Cook time: 8 min
Serves 2-3

Ingredients:
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic
1/4 c vegetable broth
1/4 t black pepper
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t chili powder
2 T salsa
1 T fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Rinse and drain pinto beans.  Chop cilantro.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, over medium heat.  Saute garlic until soft.
3. Add the beans, vegetable broth, and spices.
4. Raise heat to med-high and cook covered for 3-4 min.
5. Using for or potato masher, mash beans until just smooth, or desired consistency.
6. Continue cooking for 3-5 min more, until thickened.  Stir in salsa and cilantro, and cook 1 min more.