Refried Beans I

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Yields 6 servings, each one equal to ½ cup
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups dry pinto beans
* 6 cups water
* ⅓ cup chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 cup liquid from the cooked beans
== Directions ==
# Clean the beans. Leave them to soak overnight. Drain.
# In a medium pan, put soaked beans, water, onion, garlic powder and olive oil.
# Cook over medium heat for 2½ hours or until beans are tender.
# Mash 3 cups of cooked beans in large heavy skillet.
# Add 1 cup bean cooking liquid.
# Cook over medium heat until thick and the desired consistency.
 
== Nutritional information == 
Per ½ cup serving:
* Calories 120 | Calories from Fat 10 | Total Fat 1 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 200 mg | Carbohydrate 22 g | Dietary Fiber 7 g | Protein 7 g
* Exchange 1 starch | 1 fat 
* Carbohydrate Units 1 – 1.5 
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Refried bean Recipes
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