Skinny Refried Beans
Refried Beans beans that can be enjoyed without the guilt. Serve this healthy and delicious makeover with tacos, carnitas and Guajillo Chili Chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 Minutes
- Total Time: 13 Minutes
- Yield: 4 1/2 Cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 – 45 oz can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed (about 4 Cups)
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Taco Sauce (My preference is Taco Bell-Mild Sauce)
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated add olive oil and pinto beans.
- With a potato masher, break-up and mash the pinto beans.
- Slowly add the 3/4 cup of broth, and continue mashing the beans until they become creamy and well blended.
- Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup for reheating the beans, just before serving.
- Reduce heat to low and add 1/4 cup of Taco Sauce and combine throughly.
- Season with a pinch of salt.
- Set aside until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, reheat beans and a few tablespoon of reserved broth to loosen and add additional creaminess.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Weight Watchers and Waist Watchers
- 3/4 Cup serving is Zero (0) WW Smart Points
- A 1 Cup serving is 1 WW Smart Point
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 Cup
Find it online: https://www.miascucina.com/skinny-refried-beans/
