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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!
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , High Protein , Mediterranean , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

(3 cups)

Total Time:

18 Minutes 10 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the 64 ounce low profile container and secure the lid.
  2. Select Variable 6 and pulse the mixture 5-6 times, until beans are roughly pureed.
  3. Place a sauté pan over medium heat and cook 5-8 minutes.