Vegetarian Refried Beans Recipe
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Vegetarian Refried Beans

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"Traditional vegetarian refried beans that taste great with hardly any fat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (88)

What to Drink?
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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place the beans in a large saucepan, and cover with an inch of water. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. When the beans have come to a boil, drain, and return them to the same pot. Cover the beans with 2 inches of water, and stir in 1 tablespoon of garlic, the tomato, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until the beans are very soft, about 3 hours and 45 minutes, adding water as needed.
  2. Once the beans have cooked, mash them with the remaining tablespoon of garlic, the oil, and salt to taste; use additional water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Place over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 161 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2009 by mermaid   view full review
Good. I can't have garlic, so subbed shallots instead. Beans that haven't soaked will be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by TALL MOM   view full review
I never made refried beans before,wow did this come out great. The taste compared with my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2006 by Falls Gourmet   view full review
Wonderful refried beans! And healthy too! I did not add the tomato, otherwise I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by SELEA   view full review
I have made this very basic recipe for cooking the beans, to make Refritos, for over 40 years,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by Sarah   view full review
This recipe is great! I wouldn't change a thing. Just make sure you have an entire free...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by NADES   view full review
Absolutely *loved* this recipe! I needed refried beans to make a 7-layer dip for a party and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Joan HH   view full review
These beans were great! I didn't have much time, so I used canned beans and left out the salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Gabbie   view full review
I just got done making the beans and they are great. the recipe is so easy to follow. I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Pacha   view full review
Great stuff! So flavourful. I made it with black beans, but otherwise followed the recipe. Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2007 by NOVOSELR   view full review
I left out the tomato and it was great. I've made a crock pot version of refried beans before...

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