Unfried Refried Beans Recipe

Name: Unfried Refried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Tostada shells, optional; Toppings of your choice, optional

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Tostada shells, optional
Toppings of your choice, optional

1
Place beans in a soup kettle or Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
2
Return beans to Dutch oven; add the 2 quarts water. 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.
3
Drain beans, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. 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. Serve on tostada shells with toppings of your choice if desired.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed, 2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed, and more.

Yes, Unfried Refried Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Unfried Refried Beans

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