Place olive oil and garlic in 9-inch
microwave-proof pie plate. Microwave on HIGH (100%
power) 45 seconds.
Drain pinto beans, reserving 1/3 cup of juices.
Add beans and reserved juiced to garlic mixture in
microwave-proof pie plate. Mash beans with potato
masher until all are broken up. Stir in pepper.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.
Stir well and smooth out top to make even. Makes 2
cups.