Low-Fat Refried Beans

1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto or red beans
1 large onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce

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.

Yield: 9 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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