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Classic Refried Beans takes several minutes to prepare.

Classic Refried Beans takes several minutes to cook.

Classic Refried Beans makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Classic Refried Beans are:

1 lb dry pinto, navy or kidney beans
3 onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon Black pepper
3 teaspoon Salt

optional:
2 teaspoon Chili powder
3 teaspoon Ground cumin

Here is how you make Classic Refried Beans:

Wash, sort and soak beans; cook until tender. Drain beans and reserve 3/4 cup liquid. In large frying pan, cook onion and garlic in drippings until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Combine all ingredients and puree in blender, food mill or food processor. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Salt to taste. Serve in taco shells or flour tortillas with grated cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes or sliced olives. Top with hot sauce or sour cream if desired. Yield: 4 cups. Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CERA82V.

The nutritional information for Classic Refried Beans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 217.6

• Total Fat: 0.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 873.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16.4 g
• Protein: 13.4 g