Best 8 Crock Pot Fat Free Refried Beans For The Freezer Oamc Recipes

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**Crock-Pot Fat-Free Refried Beans for the Freezer (OAMC)**

If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to enjoy refried beans, this Crock-Pot recipe is for you! This recipe uses dried pinto beans that are cooked in a slow cooker with a variety of spices and seasonings. The result is a creamy, flavorful dish that can be used as a side dish, a dip, or a filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. The best part about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. So, you can always have a batch of refried beans on hand when you need them. This recipe also includes instructions for making a variety of different toppings and variations, so you can customize your refried beans to your liking.

**Here are some of the topping and variation ideas included in the article:**

* **Toppings:**

* Shredded cheese
* Sour cream
* Guacamole
* Pico de gallo
* Chopped cilantro
* Sliced avocado

* **Variations:**

* **Black Bean Refried Beans:** Use black beans instead of pinto beans.
* **Chili Refried Beans:** Add a can of chili beans to the slow cooker.
* **Cheesy Refried Beans:** Add a cup of shredded cheese to the slow cooker.
* **Spicy Refried Beans:** Add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CROCK POT FAT FREE REFRIED BEANS FOR THE FREEZER - OAMC



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It's nice to have some refried beans you can pull out of the freezer for a side with your Mexican meals without opening a can with all the extra fat. One side serving is 1/2 cup, which also makes about 4 tacos or burritos These are a great side dish, may also be used for burritos, and can be served as a main dish with plenty of shredded cheddar and salsa on top. Take the time and make these ahead. You won't be sorry!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Beans

Time 10h15m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried beans, soaked overnight
4 cups water
1 cup brewed coffee
3 minced garlic cloves, don't substitute powdered (optional)
1 bunch fresh cilantro or 1 cup celery & leaves, chopped with stems
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Drain soaked beans and place in a crock pot along with remaining ingredients except salt. Make sure that the beans are covered with liquid by about 1".
  • Stir well, cover and cook on low all day, about 8-10 hours, until tender. Keep an eye on them and make sure they don't get dry.
  • Add salt.
  • Use a potato masher or heat safe (canning) jar bottom to mash well and stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Continue to mash and stir until desired consistency.
  • To freeze, put in a freezer Ziploc and flatten into a layer to freeze, or no more than 2" deep in freezer containers.

CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Refried Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Beans

Time P1DT8h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces dry pinto beans
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 bay leaves
1/2 lb sliced bacon

Steps:

  • The night before you want to cook the beans.
  • Rinse beans several times in warm water.
  • Put them in a large pot.
  • Cover with cold water up to 2-3 inches above beans.
  • Let set over night.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Layer bacon strips on bottom of crock pot.
  • Top with remaining ingredients and beans.
  • Cover with water about 1 inch or so above beans.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pot.
  • Turn on and cook all day until beans are tender.
  • Bacon will float to the top but that's ok.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Mash beans with potato masher.
  • As mashed as you like them.
  • I mash the bacon up with the beans but you can remove it.
  • I like to leave it with some whole beans too.
  • You can re-cook these in a non stick skillet.
  • Serve with grated cheese and chopped green onions.
  • Or anything else that you like to go with your beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 259.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.2

REFRIED BEANS WITHOUT THE REFRY



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Refried beans are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe will yield flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin.

Provided by CHEFCLAUDE

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 ¾ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water

Steps:

  • Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Cook on High for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. Note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
  • Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 784.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PERFECT FAT FREE REFRIED BEANS



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Simple and perfect beans every time. Refried beans are delicate in flavour. Any additions to the recipe will destroy this wonderful thing which took me many attempts and trips to a really authentic mexican restaurant to figure out. Try it in it's simple beauty. Epazote is easily found online or at your local mexican grocery store.

Provided by HoogTroos

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb pinto beans or 1 lb black beans
6 cups water
1 sprig epazote
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans.
  • Soak beans in the 6 cups water for 24 hours. Do not discard this water.
  • Bring to a strong simmer. cover and continue strong simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add salt at this point only. Never before or while cooking. Remove epazote and discard. Keep all cooking liquid.
  • Blend with food processor or stick blender if you are truly cool. I like to leave some chunks for texture. I also recommend using all of the cooking liquid. This is where the flavour lives. The beans may initially be quite thin but will thicken up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 878.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.1

CROCK POT BEANS



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This is another one of those family recipes that we all love and is so easy to make. Great for a week night meal when the family is rushed.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Pork

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground round
1 lb bacon
1/4 cup diced onion
4 cans pork and beans
1 can kidney bean
1 can butter beans
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Cook ground round with onions until meat is browned, drain off grease.
  • Cut up bacon and fry until well done and drain.
  • Mix meat, bacon and remaining ingredients in crockpot.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.2, Fat 49.9, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 1403.1, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 68.2, Protein 28.8

FAT-FREE NO-REFRY REFRIED BEANS



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Make and share this Fat-Free No-Refry Refried Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Beans

Time 12h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
1 1/2 cups dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low 12 hours or high 8 hours. Add more water if necessary.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Drain beans, reserving broth. Mash beans by hand with a potato masher, adding broth as necessary to achieve desired consistency. Discard unused broth, or use in other recipes.

FAT FREE REFRIED BEANS



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These fat free refried beans are great to use in enchiladas, tacos or even as a spread.

Provided by BROMFIELD

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups canned black beans, divided
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
¾ cup diced onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mash 2/3 cup of beans to a smooth paste.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining beans with the water. When heated through, stir in garlic, pepper, salt and liquid smoke.
  • Stir the bean paste into the whole beans and mix well. Stir in the onion and cook for 10 minutes, or until onions are slightly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1044.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Refried Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TERRY B.

Categories     Beans

Time 21h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pinto beans, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1 vidalia onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh green chile, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse beans, add to crockpot, cover with 6 cups of water and soak overnight.
  • Remove water from the crockpot and rinse beans.
  • Add 6 cups of water and salt.
  • Cover and cook at least 10 hours.
  • Remove liquid and save for later.
  • Move beans to a bowl.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender, then add to blender along with chilies and cumin.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add about 2 cups of the cooked beans to blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into crock pot.
  • repeat until all of the beans have been blended and added to the crockpot.
  • Stir well and add liquid from cooking the beans into the crockpot about 1 cup at a time until the beans are the consistency that you like, I usually do about 2 cups.
  • Cook on high for about 30 minutes.
  • Stir and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time and makes them easier to digest.
  • To make the refried beans smoother, use a food processor or blender to purée them.
  • Add your favorite seasonings to taste, such as chili powder, cumin, or garlic powder.
  • For a creamier refried bean, add a little bit of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Top your refried beans with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, salsa, or avocado.
  • Store the refried beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Fat-Free Refried Beans for the Freezer (OAMC) is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for busy families. It is easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. These refried beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and they can be used in a variety of dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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