Pinto Bean Mix

Make a LOT! 2 WW points per 1/2 cup serving.

Mash for refried beans, use as is for a delicious soup.

6 cups dried pinto beans

10 cups water

3 large onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Tbsp butter

1-1/2 Tbsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Wash and sort the beans. You can soak them overnight if you wish (if your beans are old, do soak them), but it is not nessessary. Place all ingredients in a 6-quart crock-pot and cook on high 4-8 hours (depending on your beans). Add more liquid if needed.

To use as refried beans, drain some liquid off of desired amound of beans and blend smooth using a stick mixer or hand blender. Use in any recipe that calls for refried beans. You can reserve the drained liquid and freeze it to add to soups for flavor.