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Refried Beans Without The Refry

Recipe Summary Refried Beans Without The Refry

Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe will yield flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin.

Ingredients | Simple Healthy Dinner Ideas For Weight Loss

1 onion, peeled and halved

3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed

½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

5 teaspoons salt

1 ¾ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, optional

9 cups water

Directions

Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Cook on High for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. Note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.

Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Info | Simple Healthy Dinner Ideas For Weight Loss

prep: 15 mins cook: 8 hrs total: 8 hrs 15 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 15 servings

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