Clean Eating - Refried Beans

This is a healthy alternative for the typical saturated fatty refried beans. Don't let the time scare you off. I soak them while I sleep and cook them during the day, so by dinner it is only 10 minutes from stove top to table. Not much longer than preparing a processed can product.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups dried pinto beans
• 16 ½ cups water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beans in a slow cooker and cover with 8 cups water; soak for 8 to 10 hours.

Step 2

Drain and rinse beans and return to slow cooker; top with 8 cups fresh water.

Step 3

Cook beans on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Drain.

Step 4

Combine 1/2 cup water, beans, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat; mash beans to desired consistency.