Crockpot Refried Beans
This recipe for crockpot refried beans is the best! Our girls spoon it up and eat it plain, it’s that good. I like to blend it smooth like a bean dip. It’s great for a 7 layer-dip if you’re thinking ahead for healthy Super Bowl snacks. Don’t forget to make this 5-minute baked tortilla chips for a healthy dipping tool. These beans are also perfect for spreading on a quesadilla, just add cheese.
❤️I love beans❤️
Yes, I do love easily but also, beans are:
- Loaded with protein – good for us
- Full of fiber – fill us up
- Natural – come from the earth not a machine
- Tasty!!
In case ya didn’t know, refried beans are made from pinto beans, also known as chili beans. We love our chili beans! Refried beans from a can, however, are kinda gross. There are some restaurants around here that make decent tasting beans but there’s no telling whether they have added animal fat for flavoring.
Hope I’ve convinced you to try making your own refried beans – it’s super easy. Just grab a bag ‘o beans, some vegetable broth, onions, garlic, and some good spices.
What makes this recipe extra delicious is the spice combo. Spices have no calories! ? They do have a shelf life though so be sure yours are fresh. Here are the spices I used for this recipe (plus salt and pepper).
An added bonus of making your own refried beans is that it’s super economical. 1 pound of dried beans = 2 cups dried beans = 6 cups of cooked beans!! My hubby, Bob, is in the lending business and he is all about saving. We have 2 teens and college is right around the corner so it’s a good thing. Bob’s nick-name is ‘value guy’. Value guy likes the math of these beans!!
If that’s way too many beans for you to use at once, freeze ’em –
