TIMING

PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
TOTAL TIME
20 mins

These Quick and Easy Refried Beans are made easy using canned beans and made healthier without the refry.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings: 5 (1/2 cup) servings
Author: Countryside Cravings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (28 oz) (850 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan combine all the ingredients. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Mash with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. (These will not be super smooth beans)
2. Continue to cooker over low heat for 10 minutes or until they reach desired consistency. Stir occasionally to help prevent burning. (Beans will also thicken as they cool)

RECIPE NOTES

• Make ahead tip: Beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
• If you would rather use black beans they substitute well.
• These beans are vegetarian and vegan.
• They are also gluten free (just be sure to check your labels before purchasing to ensure they are gluten free).

Recipe by Malinda Linnebur.  Click Here to View Site.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 15 oz. can of corn (drained)
• 1 15 oz. can of black beans (drained)
• 1 16 oz. jar of salsa

DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Return to slow cooker and cook on low for 1 more hour.
Makes an excellent filling for tacos and burritos or can be chilled and used as a salad topper.

RECIPE NOTES:

Prep time – 10 minutes
Serves – 4 (ish) we love avocado and guac in my house and scoop generously

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ripe avocados – California of course
• 1 T lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped sweet onion – Vidalia or Maui preferred
• ¼ cup chopped roma tomoatoes
• Adjust your spices according to you taste:
• 1 clove of garlic mashed or ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1-2 T – Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 T – Chopped Jalapeno
• ¼ – ½ C Sour cream or Greek yogurt – optional, this makes the guac go further

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork, add the rest of the ingredients and serve.

TIMING:

Prep time – 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 Roma Tomatoes chopped
• 5 limes – juiced
• 1-2 Jalapenos chopped (for less heat remove the seeds) Can’t find Jalapenos, try Serrano Pepper but they are usually hotter.
• 1/2 – 1 C – chopped white or sweet onion
• 1/2 C finely chopped cilantro
• 1 T white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Combine vinegar, sugar and lime juice in a bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients. If we don’t eat it all at one sitting, I store in mason jars and it usually lasts 1-2 weeks.