redsquirrel Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ok, this is a weird request. I can make refried beans, but have been buying them because opening a can is so darn easy. Well, now my younger boy, the VERY picky eater, likes refried beans (yay) but only the ones in the can (boo). Here is what I need: a very thick, bland refried bean recipe. I tried to make them plain, with no seasoning, but ds didn't like it. When I taste refried beans from a can, I only taste salt. I am sure there is a little more in there than salt, but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions? Oh, and I need them very low fat. I know they are fried but I just can't do what I see done in some recipes. So, anyone got a good refried bean recipe they are willing to convert to lame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 These are super easy and super good. Omit the cumin and peppers if you want it bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 They also get thicker after they've been chilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Funny, I was thinking the crock pot might work for this. Would you believe I will have omit the onion as well? Argh! I am trying this tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ok, this is a weird request. I can make refried beans, but have been buying them because opening a can is so darn easy. Well, now my younger boy, the VERY picky eater, likes refried beans (yay) but only the ones in the can (boo). Here is what I need: a very thick, bland refried bean recipe. I tried to make them plain, with no seasoning, but ds didn't like it. When I taste refried beans from a can, I only taste salt. I am sure there is a little more in there than salt, but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions? Oh, and I need them very low fat. I know they are fried but I just can't do what I see done in some recipes. So, anyone got a good refried bean recipe they are willing to convert to lame? The crockpot365 has a recipe I like. http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/08/crockpot-refried-beans-recipe.html Try putting only 1/2-1/3 of the seasoning in it and taking the lid off at the end to achieve your desired thickness. Pureeing it in a blender will make it smoother. Regular canned refried beans contain lard. It IS yummy and your son may be missing that. I make the above recipe, but season it a bit more than directed. I then freeze it into meal-sized servings. (We can't eat a pound of pintos in one meal.) my own son prefers the can too, but he still eats these after his protest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 If you want them bland, that might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 These are super easy and super good. Omit the cumin and peppers if you want it bland. That's the recipe I use. My kids gobble them up. They do get MUCH thicker after they sit for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 I know he's not missing the lard because we are vegetarian and I always buy either vegetarian or fat free refried beans. Thanks for all the thumbs up on the recipe. I appreciate it. It's just getting sort of stupid to pay 1.49 for a can of refried beans. I can get almost three cans from 1.49 bag of dried beans. I can't wait to make these tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 These are super easy and super good. Omit the cumin and peppers if you want it bland. I use this recipe and then freeze them in meal size portions. My kids love them. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Texican Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Instead of crockpoting your dry beans don't soak them, just clean them, add salt & oil & cook them on the stove on medium for four hours. Keep adding water. Don't let them scorch. They taste much better. To fry put a little oil in the pan, scoop in some beans, mash n stir, mash n stir. When they don't stick to the bottom they're done. Salt to taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I bought some beans the other day to make my own beans and hadn't taken the time to look up a recipe! Thanks for the suggestions! My beans are now in the slow cooker for the night! Looking forward to some yumminess tomorrow. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Because of this thread, I was forced to reheat last nights taco fixings and make myself a beef/bean/cheese burrito. My 9pm snack was all your fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 :lurk5: I love refried beans and have been thinking about making some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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