Crockpot Refried Beans

Thanks for sharing Kristi!

A vegetarian recipe for refried beans slow-cooked in the crockpot with jalapenos and spices, and then mashed. Homemade refried beans can be served as a low-fat side dish, with Mexican rice, or wrapped up into a burrito. These crockpot refried beans are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

3 cups dry pinto beans

8 1/2 cups water

1 onion, diced

1/2 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on medium-high for 8 hours.

Drain out most of the water. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding back in some of the liquid if needed.

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