How to Make Refried Beans from Kidney Beans

Traditionally, refried beans were pinto beans boiled until they could be mashed with lard. This resulted in a high-fat dish. Refried beans do not need to be unhealthy nor do they have to be made with pinto beans. Any type of beans you have in your home will suffice, even kidney beans. With a can of kidney beans, you can have a supper side in minutes. Does this Spark an idea?

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(2) 14 oz. Cans red kidney beans
Colander or strainer
Pot
Potato masher
1 cup salsa or picante sauce
2 minced cloves of garlic

Instructions

How to Make Refried Beans from Kidney Beans
- 1
  
  Open the cans of kidney beans and pour them into the colander over the sink. Rinse the beans until the rinse water is clear. This will get rid of excess salt.
- 2
  
  Put the rinsed and drained beans into the pot with the salsa and garlic. Bring the combination to a boil over medium heat. Turn down the heat and let the beans simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
  
  Use the potato masher to mash the beans thoroughly inside the pot. You might have to add water to get a smoother consistency.

Tips & Warnings

If you do not have 2 cans of kidney beans, you can substitute 1 cup of dry kidney beans cooked in 4 cups of water until they are mushy.

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