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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 quarts 660g Recipe makes 2 quarts) The following items or measurements are not included below: dried beans
Calories 44
Calories from Fat 10		(24%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.2g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 1207mg		50%
Potassium 245mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 2.1g	8%
	Sugars 2.6g
Protein 1.5g		3%
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Crock Pot Fat Free Refried Beans for the Freezer - OAMC

Recipe #107760 | ½ day | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Tish
Jan 6, 2005

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!

2 quarts (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb dried beans, soaked overnight
4 cups water
1 cup brewed coffee
3 minced garlic cloves, don't substitute powdered (optional)
1 onion, diced or 1 bunch fresh parsley or 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

Directions

1
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".
2
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.
3
Add salt.
4
Use a potato masher or heat safe (canning) jar bottom to mash well and stir with a wooden spoon.
5
Continue to mash and stir until desired consistency.
6
To freeze, put in a freezer Ziploc and flatten into a layer to freeze, or no more than 2" deep in freezer containers.

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From: Cool-Chef

On Sep 22, 2009

Amazing!! I spread some on a tortilla with a slice of low fat cheese for my lunch, it was really great!!

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From: tmp68

On Aug 16, 2009

Don't really know what happened here but my beans had absolutely no taste. I don't know what I could have did wrong. I had to do a lot of doctoring to this recipe. I may have messed up after all of the "or this or that" ingredients. I read most of the reviews too. Not a keeper here.

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From: Samantha in Ut

On Mar 9, 2005

Oops Tish I thought I already rated this. I love this recipe. I was surprised to see coffee listed, but it gives good flavor. I did put in more garlic and cumin because I love the flavor. I also added salsa to the mix- i usually add this to my refried beans. It froze well and my family loved it. It will be a regular. Thx for another great recipe Tish keep them coming.

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From: * Pamela *

On Jun 21, 2005

This was my first attempt at making refried beans and this recipe walked me through it with ease. I am the only one who likes refried beans and by making it myself, I can package it in single servings just for me. This recipe is so much cheaper than storebought and I can control the spiciness too. Thanks for sharing this recipe, it is a great addition to the OAMC collection