Best Gregs Pinto Beans Refried Beans Recipes

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Provided by itstime4cake

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
salt and pepper (taste first before adding salt due to the bacon)
cheese (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Fry bacon in a medium sized skillet until just crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside until cool enough to break into tiny pieces.
Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving the bottom of the skillet well coated. Return the bacon pieces back to the skillet on low heat.
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the beans into the pan. Reserve liquid.
Add garlic and onion powder.
Mash all contents, adding reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 239.2, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 19, Sugar 1.5, Protein 23.3

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Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add 1 can of the beans and the chilies to the pan and cook, mashing them up with the back of a spoon. When one can has been smashed up, add the remaining can of beans and continue cooking to heat through. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 337.4, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 19.2