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Refried Beans
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
This is a great way to get protien in a low fat way. Full of fiber and good nutrition. Enjoy in healthy wrap, burrito, or as a dip. If you don't mash the beans and leave out the spread to add beans to soups and salads.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of dry pinto beans (about 1 lb or 450gm)
3 quarts of water
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
2 tbls smart balance 67% buttery spread
1/4 cup water
Directions:
1. Clean the dried beans and rinse.
2. put in a pan with the 3 quarts of water.
3. bring to a boil, and boil for 2 1/2 hours until beans are soft and skin begins to crack.
4. strain water off of beans.
5. In a skillet saute onions until tranlucent.
6. add beans and mash
7. add smart balance spread
8. add water as needed to keep beans from drying out.
By RecipeOfHealth.com