Refried Beans - I Will Never Buy Canned Again!

We always have refried beans with our burritos - but this time we decided to tackle making them from dried beans.  First off, dried beans are less expensive, and secondly, we can control what goes in the refried beans - it's a win-win!!

We bought Eden Organic dried Kidney beans, and the recipe was on the back of the box.

Ingredients:
     2 cups organic dried Kidney beans
     Water (enough for soaking, and then 6 cups for cooking)
     2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
     1 clove organic garlic
     1/4 cup organic green bell pepper, minced
     1/2 cup organic red bell pepper, minced
     1/4 teaspoon salt
     1 tablespoon organic jalapeno pepper, minced
     1/2 cup reserved bean cooking water

Instructions:
Step 1:  Wash beans, cover with 3 inches of water, and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.


Step 2:  Remove beans from water - use the soaking water to water plants.

Step 3:  Place 6 cups of water and soaked beans in a heavy pot.  Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce flame and simmer at least 1 1/2 hours.

Step 4:  Heat oil in a skillet and saute onions and garlic 2 to 3 minutes.  Add peppers and saute 5 minutes.


Step 5:  Mash beans with reserved cooking water.  Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet.  Saute 5 minutes, mixing frequently until hot.  Enjoy!