Best 4 Low Fat Refried Beans Recipes

LOW-FAT REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans; discard liquid. Return beans to pan; add water to cover. Add onion and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until beans are very tender, adding water to keep covered if needed. Discard onion and garlic. Mash beans with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole. Stir in cumin and hot pepper sauce.

CROCK POT LOW FAT REFRIED PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight or for 8 hours. Discard floating beans and beans that are cracked.
• Rinse beans thoroughly under cold water. Add beans to Crockpot, cover with 1" of water.
• Add salt - approximately 1 tablespoon.
• Add approximately 1 teaspoon of garlic & chili powders.
• Add 1 1/2 (approx) of cumin.
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes.
• Cook on low 4-6 hours or until beans are tender.
• Once beans are done transfer some of your beans to the Cuisnart. Add some of your cooking water. Mix until blended.

LOW-FAT HOMESTYLE REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion in oil until tender.
• Stir in the garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add beans and mash (I use a potato masher).
• Add water; cook and stir until heated through and water is absorbed. It only takes a few minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.

UNFRIED REFRIED BEANS NO FAT LOW SODIUM

Steps:

• 1. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/pico-de-gallo-7.html?p=2
• 2. If using fresh cooked beans, drain juice. OR if using canned beans, drain and rinse well. Most of the sodium is in the juice. Use approx. 1/2 c of pico de gallo to 2 c. of beans. Add more or use less depending on your taste.
• 3. Mix drained beans and pico together. Place in food processor, add a little water and puree. The longer these sit up in the fridge the more flavorful they become. Add more spices if desired, but this really doesn't need any, it's SUPER flavor just as is.
• 4. To make low fat/low sodium nachos, try these chips. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/other-appetizer/spicy-baked-tortilla-chips-low-sodium-low.html?p=2
• 5. Here is a low fat/sodium recipe for nacho using these beans. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/nachos-low-fat-low-sodium.html?p=1
• 6. I also use this recipe for the beans: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/other-side-dish/pinto-beans-2.html?p=1# I made 6 c. using these beans cooked without the ham hock. Once cooked I drained them and added 1/4 c. of pickled jalapeno juice (which does have sodium), 2 Tbl. of apple cider vinegar, and 2 c. of pico de gallo, then pureed them in batches and mixed altogether when finished.