Refried Pinto Beans

Who would have thought that refried beans could be healthy? This recipe gives you the same taste without all the added fat. Cholesterol free. Gluten free. And guilt free, too!

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, optional
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 cans (940 g) pinto beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• ½ each lime, juiced

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 6. Pulse 5-6 times, until beans are roughly pureed.
3. Place a sauté pan over medium heat and cook 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition

1 serving (150g)

• Calories: 210

• Total Fat: 6g

• Total Carbohydrate: 30g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 0g

• Protein: 10g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 390mg