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These refried beans are an easy, homemade alternative to canned beans.
Yield
6 servings
Cook time
3 hours
Ingredients
2 cups pinto beans (dried)
6 cups water
1 cup onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup liquid from cooked beans
Steps
- Clean the beans. Leave them to soak overnight. Drain.
- In a medium pan, put soaked beans, water, onion, garlic powder and olive oil.
- Cook over medium heat for 2½ hours or until beans are tender.
- Mash 3 cups of cooked beans in large heavy skillet.
- Add 1 cup bean cooking liquid. Cook over medium heat until thick and the desired consistency.
Meal Type:
Lunch, Dinner
Lunch, Dinner
Category:
Kid-Friendly
Kid-Friendly
Food group:
Protein
Protein
Season:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
