Crock Pot Fat Free Refried Beans for the Freezer - OAMC |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 600 Minutes |
Ready In: 615 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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It's nice to have some refried beans you can pull out of the freezer for a side with your Mexican meals without opening a can with all the extra fat. One side serving is 1/2 cup, which also makes about 4 tacos or burritos These are a great side dish, may also be used for burritos, and can be served as a main dish with plenty of shredded cheddar and salsa on top. Take the time and make these ahead. You won't be sorry! Ingredients:
1 lb dried beans, soaked overnight |
4 cups water |
1 cup brewed coffee |
3 minced garlic cloves, don't substitute powdered (optional) |
1 onions, diced or 1 bunch fresh parsley or 1 bunch fresh cilantro or 1 cup celery & leaves, chopped with stems |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano |
1 teaspoon salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Drain soaked beans and place in a crock pot along with remaining ingredients except salt. Make sure that the beans are covered with liquid by about 1 .
2. Stir well, cover and cook on low all day, about 8-10 hours, until tender. Keep an eye on them and make sure they don't get dry.
3. Add salt.
4. Use a potato masher or heat safe (canning) jar bottom to mash well and stir with a wooden spoon.
5. Continue to mash and stir until desired consistency.
6. To freeze, put in a freezer Ziploc and flatten into a layer to freeze, or no more than 2 deep in freezer containers.
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