Refried Beans Without the Refry

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Here is a good slowcooker recipe that I've made several times and enjoy.

It is from allrecipes.com and has great reviews. Make sure your dried beans

aren't over a year old or you may have

trouble getting them to cook up tender.

Yours to enjoy,

Judy

 

 

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. "

 

 

1 onion, peeled and halved

3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed

1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and

chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

 

 

 

5 teaspoons salt

1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional

9 cups water

 

1. 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.

2. 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.