Refried Beans from Scratch Recipe

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Refried Beans from Scratch
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Directions:

  1. Rinse beans under cold running water, picking out any debris or bad beans.
  2. Place beans, water, 1 T shortening and sliced onion to a 3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or just until beans are tender, not soft.
  3. Stir in salt, cover and simmer over very low heat for 30-45 min until beans are very soft. DO NOT DRAIN.
  4. Heat remaining 1/3 c shortening in heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. add chopped onion and garlic. reduce heat to medium. cook and stir 4 min until onion is softened.
  5. Increase heat to high. add 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir, mashing the beans with a a potato masher.
  6. As beans begin to dry, add another 1 cup undrained beans. cook and stir mashing beans.
  7. Repeat until all the beans and cooking liquid have been added and the mixture is a coarse puree. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. total smashing time is about 20 minute.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 571.63 Kcal (2393 kJ)
Calories from fat 376.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.81g 64%
Cholesterol 22.53mg 8%
Sodium 2133.87mg 89%
Potassium 539.68mg 11%
Total Carbs 38.26g 13%
Sugars 4.39g 18%
Dietary Fiber 10.87g 43%
Protein 11.8g 24%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 172.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.85 Kcal (297 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 64%
Cholesterol 2.79mg 8%
Sodium 264.48mg 89%
Potassium 66.89mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.74g 13%
Sugars 0.54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 43%
Protein 1.46g 24%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 21.4mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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