Fat Free Refried Beans

100 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“These fat free refried beans are great to use in enchiladas, tacos or even as a spread.” - by BROMFIELD

Ingredients

2 cups canned black beans, divided
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
3/4 cup diced onion

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
134 cal
7%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Carbs
23.3 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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OUIJA123

Aug. 27, 2003

"I made two version of the refried beans: One with black beans, and the other with pinto beans. I enjoyed the pinto beans better,but both were delicious. I added a few extra ingredients: beef bull..." See moreion cubs, cumin, and I reduced the amount of liquid smoke to 1/4 teaspoon. A special note: USE 1/2 CUP OF WATER. A CUP OF WATER IS TOO TOO MUCH, AND IT MAKES THE BEANS WATERY. This is defintely a keeper."

MARYSPROMISE

May. 28, 2004

"5 stars with these changes: used 2 (15oz) cans pintos (drained & rinsed), added chili powder and cumin, used only 1/2 tsp of garlic salt and just a DASH of liquid smoke, mashed the whole thing in the..." See more pan. Quicker and VERY flavorful! Since I drained and rinsed the beans, I did need the water. Great with a few tweaks!"

LINDA MCLEAN

Aug. 27, 2003

"I've always wanted to make my own refried beans and being that I needed them for a recipe and didn't have the canned stuff in the house, this was the perfect opportunity. I too used pinto beans, omitt..." See moreed the salt, added more garlic, two cans of green chiles and only about a quarter tsp. of the smoke and a lot less water. For the reviewer who commented on the fact that this was not totally fat free; beans alone have a very small fat content. Most canned refried beans are made with lard, hence the reason that these would be considered fat free. Good eats Lisa and thanks!"

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