Crock Pot Fat Free Refried Beans for the Freezer Oamc
Transform your mealtime prep with this unbelievably easy and flavorful Crock Pot Fat Free Refried Beans for the Freezer—perfect for make-ahead meal planning! This budget-friendly, healthy recipe features dried pinto beans, aromatic garlic and onions, and a hint of warm spices like cumin and chili powder, all slow-cooked to tender perfection. With minimal effort and zero added fat, these creamy refried beans are an ideal option for anyone looking to enjoy wholesome, homemade Mexican-inspired dishes. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or stocking up your freezer for future meals, this versatile recipe is a lifesaver. Simply mash, portion into freezer-safe containers, and have a delicious, preservative-free side dish ready to reheat anytime. Great for tacos, burritos, or as a dip, these refried beans will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
- 1 medium onion
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly under cool water to remove any dirt or debris.
Peel and chop the onion into large chunks. Leave the garlic cloves whole for easy removal later.
Place the rinsed beans, chopped onion, whole garlic cloves, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a crock pot.
Pour 8 cups of water over the ingredients in the crock pot. Ensure the beans are completely submerged.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until the beans are soft and fully cooked.
Once cooked, remove and discard the garlic cloves and onion chunks, if desired.
Drain the beans, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
Mash the beans with a potato masher or use an immersion blender for smoother consistency. Adjust the texture by adding small amounts of the reserved cooking liquid as needed.
Let the mashed beans cool completely before portioning them into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags.
Label and date the containers, then freeze. Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stove as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5668 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.6 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
