Healthy "Refried" Beans
This twist on refried beans retain the soft and creamy texture of the original and are also a perfect puree for babies.
Servings: 4
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 garlic cloves chopped
- 14 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small heavy bottomed pot.
- Saute the onions for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the pinto beans and salt to the onions and mash with a potato masher or fork.
- Add water, stir and cook until heat through.
- Serve.
Notes
- *Allow to cool, place in appropriate tupperware or ziploc bag and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in a pot up under low-medium heat until heated through or defrost in fridge for 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg