Low Fat Refried Beans

16 ounces pinto beans -- (1pkg.) or dry red beans
1 large onion -- quartered
3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 drops hot pepper sauce -- (3 to 4)

Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans; discard liquid. Return beans to pan; add water to cover. Add onion and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until beans are very tender, adding water to keep covered if needed. Discard onion and garlic. Mash beans with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole. Stir in cumin and hot pepper sauce. Yield: 9 servings. 1/2 cup servings

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