"I did not care for this recipe at all but appreciate it is a healthier alternative for refried beans. The garlic dominated this when prepared as written (and I usual like garlic, but yuck in this), and as others have mentioned, it could have used an slight kick of heat from jalapenos or cayenne. I just thought the taste of the pinto beans was co"

"This was great with a lot of flavor. I made the recipe as-is with the exception of using brown rice and skipping the cheddar but sprinkling some Mexican blend cheese on top to serve. I agree, my kids did not eat this but if I blend up the diced tomatoes, chiles and peppers next time I think they would love the flavor. This makes a wonderful sid"