Friday, March 30, 2012

Refried Beans

There is no picture for this recipe. I'm convinced there is no way to photograph refried beans and make them look appetizing. Despite what they look like, these beans are yummy!

Ingredients:
*1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans (or whatever kind of bean you want)
*1/2 small onion, chopped
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*2 tsp. salt
*1/2 tsp. pepper
*1/4 tsp. cumin
*4-5 cups water

Directions:
1. Rinse beans and remove anything that shouldn't be there, like small rocks.

2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.

3. Cook on high 4-5 hours, adding more water as needed.

4. Drain and save liquid.

5. Process in food processor until smooth, adding cooking liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Note: Because there is no oil added (Yippee! They're much healthier and lower in calories.), the beans tend to dry out quickly. You may need to add more liquid before serving.

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