Homemade Refried Beans

I had some dry pinto beans on hand and decided to make homemade REFRIED BEANS. After soaking the beans overnight and cooking them to add moisture the process was simple. I started with 1.5 cups dry beans to make 3 cups cooked beans. You can always use beans from a can to eliminate a step.

Making Refried Beans is Simple

All you have to do is add cooked mixture to a food processor or VitMix and pulse. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one (saves clean-up time). The machine does all the work.

Ingredients 

(increase/decrease spices based on your tolerance ... this is medium spicy)
3 cups cooked pinto beans
olive oil (just enough so ingredients do not stick in the pan)
1/2 onion diced
4 cloves of garlic (medium or 2 large)
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup low salt vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent
• Add beans, broth, and spices and cook until combined
• Smooth using an immersion blender, food processor, or VitaMix
• Serve with your favorite chips.