Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Instead of using canned beans, you can make refried beans in a slow cooker, which is easier and tastes better. Slow-cooking the beans with fragrant ingredients will give them a rich, creamy texture without you having to keep an eye on them the whole time.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

Place beans, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and water in a slow cooker

Cover and cook on high for 8 hours or until beans are very tender

Remove onion and garlic

Drain beans, reserving liquid

Mash beans with a potato masher or fork, adding reserved liquid as needed to reach desired consistency

Stir in olive oil and season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed

Serve hot as a side dish or as a dip

Enjoy