I
love instant beans. Similar to instant
rice, the beans have been cooked and the dried, allowing you to cook dry beans
in 20 minutes or less, with no soaking required. Ever since I found instant beans I have been switching
over my food storage to contain instant beans instead of regular dry
beans.
20 Minute Refried Beans
½ c. bacon, diced
2½ c. Instant Pinto
Beans
1 tbsp. Chopped
dehydrated Onions
1 tsp. Iodized
Salt
1 tsp. all-purpose
seasoning blend
1 tsp. granulated garlic
4 c. water
1 tbsp. lime juice
¼ c. freeze dried Shredded
Cheddar Cheese, reconstituted (or fresh)
In a 2-quart saucepan, brown the bacon and remove from the pan. Add instant pinto beans and stir to coat with
bacon grease. Add onions, salt, all-purpose
seasoning, garlic and water. Cook on low
simmer for 20 minutes. Add lime juice
and puree mixture with a hand blender until reaches desired smoothness. Top
with shredded cheese.
Recipe adapted from: Chef Todd
