Mix in a Jar: Refried Beans
This is such a fantastic food that once you make your own, you will wonder why you ever buy it in a can. The processed version is packed full of fat and sodium and while it tastes decent, there is just no comparison to the flavor you get from making refried beans on your own.
If you make this mix to give away as gifts, it would be a fantastic ingredient in a gift basket full of spicy foods; include some pepper sauces and homemade salsas. If you do make this mix, definitely keep some for your own pantry. You will be pleasantly surprised at how handy it is.
Ingredients:
3 cups dried pinto beans
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons dried cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Using your kitchen tool of choice (blender, food mill or coffee grinder) grind dried beans to a flour consistency. Combine all ingredients and store in airtight jar.
Include instructions for use with gift:
3/4 cup mix
2 1/2 cups boiling water
Mix until combined. Bring to boil, cover and reduce to simmer until thickened. As beans cool, this will continue to thicken.
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