Unfried Refried Beans

Name: Unfried Refried Beans
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps chili powder; 227 grams dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed; 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 5 servings Tostada shells, optional; 2 liters water; 5 servings Toppings, optional; 5 servings Toppings, optional

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Unfried Refried Beans a try. One serving contains 231 calories, 11g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 5. Head to the store and pick up toppings, pinto beans, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Place beans in a soup kettle or Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.

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Dutch Oven

Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.

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Beans

Return beans to Dutch oven; add the 2 quarts water.

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Beans

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Add the chili powder, garlic, 1-3/4 teaspoons cumin, pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are tender.

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Salt And Pepper

Chili Powder

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Cumin

Drain beans, reserving 3/4 cup liquid.

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Place bean mixture in a bowl; coarsely mash. Gradually stir in reserved cooking liquid until mixture reaches desired consistency. Stir in the remaining cumin and salt.

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