Vegan Homemade Refried Beans – Slow Cooker

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   Pick through beans for stones and then rinse the beans.

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   Put the pinto beans in a large pot with water to cover, about 6 cups of water.

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   Let the pot set all day or overnight and the beans will plump up.

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   Drain the water from the beans and put the beans into a slow cooker.

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   Cover with fresh water by about 1 to 2 inches.

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   Turn on high for 3 hours.

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   While the beans are cooking prepare the vegetables.

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   In a large skillet add the olive oil and onion. Saute the onion until translucent.

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   Add the garlic and chili pepper. Cook 2 more minutes.

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    Add all the spices to the pan. Cook another minute stirring occasionally. Set aside.

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    When the beans are done mash in the crock pot with a potato masher .

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    Add the onion mixture and mix well.

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    If it is too dry you can add a some more water.

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    Turn the slow cooker back on to the low setting.

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    Cook 1 hour.

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    That's it! The best refried beans and so much healthier than the canned beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.