Healthy "Refried" Beans

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Healthy "Refried" Beans

This twist on refried beans retain the soft and creamy texture of the original and are also a perfect puree for babies.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion diced
1 garlic cloves chopped
14 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a small heavy bottomed pot.
Saute the onions for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the pinto beans and salt to the onions and mash with a potato masher or fork.
Add water, stir and cook until heat through.
Serve.

Notes

*Allow to cool, place in appropriate tupperware or ziploc bag and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in a pot up under low-medium heat until heated through or defrost in fridge for 24 hours.

Nutrition

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