How to Make Refried Beans
Sure, you can buy it in a can. But like Ketchup, your own fresh stuff will taste a hell of alot better and contain not a single preservative or sprinkle of nonsense. (I realize that it is amusingly hypocritical to use canned beans to do this, but for some reason can't get myself to make beans from scratch more than once a year.)
Make these the centerpiece of a veggie burrito or put them next to a bowl of salsa and dip your Herb Corn Chips.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Yield: 5-6 Servings
Ingredients:
2-15 oz Can of Kidney Beans
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Sea Salt
½ Cup Orange Juice (or water, if need be)
Handful of Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Drain one of the cans of beans. Mash all beans (with bean liquid from one can), either with a food processor or a potato masher (you’ll need strength). Heat olive oil over medium flame in a large pan. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic, cumin, and sea salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in mashed beans and juice/water. Simmer for another ten minutes, stirring often. Serve with chopped cilantro.
Posted by Delicious Wisdom at 5/27/2008 7:22 AM 
Categories: Wheat Free or Optional,Dairy Free or Optional,Soy Free or Optional,Egg Free or Optional,Everyday Exotic,Nut Free or Optional
Categories: Wheat Free or Optional,Dairy Free or Optional,Soy Free or Optional,Egg Free or Optional,Everyday Exotic,Nut Free or Optional
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