Sunday, May 4, 2014

Easy Refried Beans

No-Fat Variety
1.  Get a can of whole pinto beans (Sun Vista brand is good).  Drain off most of the liquid into the sink.
2.  Pour beans with small amount of liquid into a skillet.  Using the back of a large spoon (or a potato masher), mash the beans while heating until they are the consistency you want.
3.  Season to taste.  Salt, pepper, garlic salt.  You may also add a little salsa and/or cheese (yes, cheese adds fat).

Low-Fat Variety
1.  Same as above, basically.  Drain all of the liquid from your can of beans.
2.  In place of the canned liquid, heat 1-2 Tablespoons of canola oil in your skillet, then add your drained whole pinto beans.  Use the back of a large spoon (or a potato masher) to mash the beans.
3.  Season to taste.

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