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Refried Beans

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

1. Clean the beans. Leave them to soak overnight. Drain.
2. In a medium pan, put soaked beans, water, onion, garlic powder and olive oil.
3. Cook over medium heat for 2½ hours or until beans are tender.
4. Mash 3 cups of cooked beans in large heavy skillet.
5. Add 1 cup bean cooking liquid. Cook over medium heat until thick and the desired consistency.

Meal Type: Lunch, Dinner

Category: Kid-Friendly

Food group: Protein

Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Source

University of Illinois Extension.