Creamy Healthy Slow-Cooker Refried Beans
Once you realize how easy it is to make these Creamy Healthy Slow-Cooker Refried Beans, you'll never go for the canned version ever again. The creamy texture is phenomenal and the flavor is as good or better than any restaurant version, and probably much healthier (no lard in this version, and no actual refrying involved).
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr 23 mins
Servings: 8 - 10 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry pinto beans rinsed, broken beans and debris removed
- 9 cups water
- 1 large onion sliced in fourths
- 5-6 cloves of garlic peeled
- 1/2 to a whole jalapeño sliced in half lengthwise remove seeds for a milder flavor, or keep them if you like heat
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large bayleaf
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil optional
Once the beans are finished cooking:
- 2-3 teaspoons of kosher salt or to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large slow-cooker and cook on high for about 5-6 hours, or until beans are tender (smash a few against the side of the slow cooker to test for doneness). Once the beans are cooked, remove any excess water and set aside. Remove the bay leaf, add the salt and blend all ingredients with an immersion blender or mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Add reserved liquid as needed to achieve desired thickness.
Notes
Cooking time is dependent on your brand of slow cooker. Check at the 5 hour mark and proceed from there.