Unfried Refried Beans

Name: Unfried Refried Beans
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed; 2 teaspoons cumin, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Submitted by kansashortcake

"From Taste of Home Lightly, a healthier version of a traditional mexican dish!"

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Ready In:: 3hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 5

ingredients

8 ounces dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
2 teaspoons cumin, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ - ¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

directions

Place beans in a soup kettle or dutch oven; add water to cover by 2in. Bring to a boil, boil 2 minutes Remove from heat cover, and let stand 1 hours Drain and rinse beans discarding liquid.
Return beans to Dutch oven, add 2 qts water. Add the chili pwd, garlic, 1 3/4 tsp cumin, pepper, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2-3hrs until beans are tender.
Drain beans reserving 3/4°C of liquid. Place bean mixture in a bowl, and coarsley mash. Gradually stir in reserved cooking liquid until mixture reaches desired consistency. Stir in remaining cumin and salt.