Let the beans soak overnight in a large bowl, in enough water to cover them by 2 inches or quick-soak them by rinsing the beans in a colander under cold water and discard any discolored ones. Combine the beans in a soup pot with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil. Let the beans boil for 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.
Drain the beans, pour them back into a pan, and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Cook the beans over low heat, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until almost cooked through. Add the salt and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are cooked and creamy inside. Add more hot water if necessary to keep the beans just covered.
Drain the beans and reserve the liquid. Put the beans back in the pot with about 1 cup of their cooking liquid. Mash them with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon until they are creamy. Add more liquid if necessary.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute or so, then add the mashed beans. Continue to cook, stirring about 10 minutes, or until the beans are the desired thickness. Add more bean liquid if you like your beans thinner. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Serve with the crumbled cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.7 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.78g	12%
Cholesterol	7.02mg	2%
Sodium	653.5mg	27%
Potassium	264.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.39g	6%
Sugars	1.75g	7%
Dietary Fiber	5.14g	21%
Protein	7.65g	15%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	115.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.69 Kcal (618 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.77g	12%
Cholesterol	6.11mg	2%
Sodium	568.75mg	27%
Potassium	229.83mg	6%
Total Carbs	16g	6%
Sugars	1.52g	7%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	21%
Protein	6.66g	15%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	100.4mg	12%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.2

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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