Refried beans (mcdougall)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsPinto beans, dried
1Onion, chopped
3Cloves garlic, crushed
2teaspoonsGround cumin
¼teaspoonGround coriander
1tablespoonLiquid aminos or soy or tamari sauce
2teaspoonsSaltLess Brand Mexican Seasoning (contains chili peppers, dehydrated garlic and onion, paprika, cumin, oregano, celery seed, green bell pepper, cayenne and bay)

Directions

Cover pintos with water. Soak overnight, or bring to boil, remove from heat, and let rest 1 hour.

Cook pintos, covered, about 2 hours on low heat, until soft. Drain off water (save for soup stock or gravy)and mash with a potato masher.

Heat small amount of pinto water in large saucepan. Add onions and garlic and cook over low heat, about 10 minutes. Add mashed beans and seasonings. Mix well and cook over low heat, about 20 minutes. Serve on chapatis, tortillas, or pita bread, or with brown rice.

This is from Mary McDougall's Health-Supporting Cookbook Volume One, with a few modifications from me (the liquid aminos and Mexican seasoning). From the collection of Sue Smith, S.Smith34, Uploaded June 16, 1994