Refried Beans Without the Refry

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Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe yields flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and cumin.

Submitted by CHEFCLAUDE
Updated on June 27, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
15
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed

  • 1 onion, peeled and halved

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in water; stir to combine.

    all ingredients placed in a slow cooker with water added, stirring to combine.

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  3. Cook on High until beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.

    ingredients cooked in slow cooker until beans are very tender.

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  4. Strain beans and reserve cooking liquid.

    beans strained, reserving the cooking liquid in a bowl.

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  5. Transfer beans to a large, shallow bowl. Use a potato masher to mash beans, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.

    beans mashed in a large bowl with some of the cooking liquid.

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  6. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

If more than 1 cup water has evaporated during cooking in step 2, then the temperature is too high.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139 Calories
1g Fat
25g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 785mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 559mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.