Betsy's Flavorful Refried Beans 🌱✨

This delightful refried beans recipe is a hearty and versatile addition to any meal. Perfect as a side dish or as a filling for tacos and nachos, these beans are packed with flavor and nutrition. With a hint of spice and a creamy texture, they’re sure to impress your family and friends! Pair them with some cheesy nachos or use them to elevate your favorite burrito night! 🌮🧀

Ingredients

For the Beans:
- 2 cans of pinto beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 small can of tomato puree
- ½ cup bulgar wheat
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

Prepare the Bulgar:
- In a pot, bring the tomato puree to a boil.
- Stir in the bulgar and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the bulgar is soft.

🔥 Pro Tip: The bulgar absorbs flavors beautifully, making it a great addition to your beans. You can substitute with quinoa for a different texture!

Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a bit of oil or cooking spray until they’re soft and fragrant.

🧄 Allium Alert! Sautéing the onion and garlic adds another layer of flavor. Don't skip this step!

Mix it Up:
- Add the drained pinto beans to the skillet and mash them gently with a fork or potato masher.
- Incorporate the bulgar mixture, spices, and diced tomatoes. Adjust the tomato pieces to your preference!

🍅 Fresh vs Canned: You can use fresh tomatoes when in season for a burst of freshness or canned for convenience.

Finalize the Texture:
- Continue to heat the mixture, adding additional water to achieve your desired consistency.

🌊 If you like your beans a bit creamier, mash more or add a splash of vegetable broth.

Serving Suggestions:
- If serving as a side dish, melt some cheddar cheese on top for an extra indulgent touch.

Storage Tips

These beans can be frozen for later use! Just thaw them in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy.

❄️ Freezing Tip: Portion out into freezer-safe containers for easy meal prep!

Serving Size

Serves: 8 - 10 people, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping for the week!

Enjoy Betsy's legendary refried beans, and watch them become a staple in your cooking routine! 💚

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Here’s the text from the image: --- **REFRIED BEANS** - 2 cans pinto beans, drained - 1 onion, chopped - crushed garlic - 1 can tomatoes - 1 small can tomato puree - ½ cup bulgar - 1 tbls. chili powder - 1 tsp. cumin **Instructions:** Heat tomato puree to boil. Add bulgar and simmer for about 30 minutes or until bulgar is soft. Saute onion and garlic in Pam or a little oil, until soft. Add the beans and mash. Add bulgar mixture, spices, and tomatoes. Cut up tomatoes to desired size. Continue to heat, add additional water to gain desired consistency. If served as a side dish, melt some cheddar cheese on top. These are great on nachos or in tacos. Can be frozen and then thawed in microwave. **Serves: 8 - 10** Betsy Compton --- Page 98

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# Betsy's Flavorful Refried Beans 🌱✨ This delightful refried beans recipe is a hearty and versatile addition to any meal. Perfect as a side dish or as a filling for tacos and nachos, these beans are packed with flavor and nutrition. With a hint of spice and a creamy texture, they’re sure to impress your family and friends! Pair them with some cheesy nachos or use them to elevate your favorite burrito night! 🌮🧀 ## Ingredients - **For the Beans:** - 2 cans of pinto beans, drained - 1 onion, chopped - 3 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 can of diced tomatoes - 1 small can of tomato puree - ½ cup bulgar wheat - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon cumin ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the Bulgar:** - In a pot, bring the tomato puree to a boil. - Stir in the bulgar and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the bulgar is soft. > 🔥 Pro Tip: The bulgar absorbs flavors beautifully, making it a great addition to your beans. You can substitute with quinoa for a different texture! 2. **Sauté the Aromatics:** - In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a bit of oil or cooking spray until they’re soft and fragrant. > 🧄 Allium Alert! Sautéing the onion and garlic adds another layer of flavor. Don't skip this step! 3. **Mix it Up:** - Add the drained pinto beans to the skillet and mash them gently with a fork or potato masher. - Incorporate the bulgar mixture, spices, and diced tomatoes. Adjust the tomato pieces to your preference! > 🍅 Fresh vs Canned: You can use fresh tomatoes when in season for a burst of freshness or canned for convenience. 4. **Finalize the Texture:** - Continue to heat the mixture, adding additional water to achieve your desired consistency. > 🌊 If you like your beans a bit creamier, mash more or add a splash of vegetable broth. 5. **Serving Suggestions:** - If serving as a side dish, melt some cheddar cheese on top for an extra indulgent touch. ## Storage Tips - These beans can be frozen for later use! Just thaw them in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy. > ❄️ Freezing Tip: Portion out into freezer-safe containers for easy meal prep! ## Serving Size - **Serves:** 8 - 10 people, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping for the week! ### Enjoy Betsy's legendary refried beans, and watch them become a staple in your cooking routine! 💚

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