"-L." > wrote:
>
> When I am in a pinch I use the vegetarian Rosarita canned, but
> honestly I'd rather fry my own canned. Just sautee some onion, green
> pepper, garlic and whatever chiles you have (green and jalapeno) until
> soft, drain a can of pinto beans (I buy the ones with the least sodium
> - brand doesn't seem to matter) , stir them into the veggeis, heat
> them up and mash them - or not - to your liking. I also throw in a
> little onion powder, black pepper and chili powder as well. I don't
> mash mine much - I just serve them heated as a side dish to whatever
> Mexican entree I'm making. I do mash them for burritos and
> quesadillas, though.
>

Sounds good. I would like adding my own seasonings and vegetables.
I like mine a mixture of mashed and whole, one thing I like about
Rosarita. Your post takes enough of the mystery out of it, I might
just try it one day.