Mock Refried Beans

Instructions

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   Ingredients

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   1/2 Onion

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   1. Place all ingredients in a 3 qt. container and cover with 1 1/2 qts. of

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   spring water.

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   2. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender.

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   3. Add 1/4 cup of fresh salsa and/or spices of your choice during the last

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   1/2 hour of simmering.

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   You’ll end with a very nutritious bean soup. You can easily use this as a

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   stock for a heartier vegetable and grain soup.

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    To make delicious mocked refried beans remove most of the juice (save for

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    stock), mash and add 1 cup of salsa or 3 diced California green chiles

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    (Ortega or similar canned style will do nicely), add 1/4 cup Virgin Olive oil,

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    This makes 12 to 15 servings.