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"Forget to soak your beans, but will want to have burritos? Simply grind them in your wheat grinder and boil some water. In about 15 minutes it's time to eat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried pinto beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Directions

  1. Grind pinto beans until fine using a food grinder. Place in a saucepan, and whisk in salt, cumin, chili powder, and warm water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
  2. When the mixture has thickened, stir and cook for 4 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salsa. Serve as a dip, or use as filling for burritos.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 136 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2005 by HUNNYBEES35   view full review
I decided to disregard a review that told me nothing (Not good, wasn't working... ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by LUVNGRAMS   view full review
This recipe is awesome. I am a bit of a salt aholic so I doubled the salt. After tasting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by lobos   view full review
I was just looking at the recipes for refried beans a little amused at the thought of a recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2004 by AUNTIE K   view full review
A little soupy for burritos, but a little more bean flour should thicken it up fine. Added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by (ME)   view full review
I don't know exactly what happened, but it did not turn out. It was tasty, but after an hour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2005 by talia   view full review
A nice substitue for the real thing, the kids don't know the difference. I would use a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by baskerville_gal   view full review
It was quite different than canned, but it worked well. I cooked mine much less than fifteen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2005 by RAFIQSALLEH   view full review
Not Good. Half way through preparing dinner I realized that the beans were not working and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by NUTFISH1   view full review
quick, easy and yummy recipe that lets you control the nutritional value of the dish. Canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by TWISTERSISTER   view full review
I thought the idea would be a great shortcut to making refried beans, but it turned out pasty,...

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