Friday, December 14, 2012

Crockpot "Refried" Beans

Ingredients:

2 Pounds Pinto beans, dry (approx. 5 C)
1 Large onion, chopped
1 t Garlic powder
2 1/2 T Salt
1 t Black pepper
4 t Cumin
10 C Hot water

Directions:

Rinse the beans in a colander. Pick out any bad beans.

Combine all the ingredients in the crockpot. Remove any floating beans. Cover, and cook on high for 4 hours AND on low for 2 hours (or more to cook beans to desired doneness). 

Uncover, and remove extra liquid. Leave enough liquid to reach the desired consistency when the beans are puréed. 

Purée beans in a food processor. 

Optional: To make the beans into a dip, add jalapeño hot sauce (this will no longer be nightshade-free), lime juice, salt, and cilantro to taste when pureeing!

Serve warm. Store in air-tight containers in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks, or freeze in ziplock bags for later use.

* Adapted from http://penniesandpancakes.blogspot.com/2012/09/crockpot-refried-beans-019-per-cup.html

Yield: About 16 cups.

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