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Refried Beans Without The Refry
For effective weight loss, dinner should be light.
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 | Healthy Dinner Ideas For Weight Loss Recipes
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 | Healthy Dinner Ideas For Weight Loss Recipes
prep:
15 mins
cook:
8 hrs
total:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
