Two-ingredient refried beans
Instant, fat-free, vegetarian refried beans with a clean label meets expectations.
Product #2: Santa Fe Bean Company Refried Beans
Based on the mess we made in our microwave cooking the Casa Corona Refried Beans, we opted to cook these beans on the stove top. Good decision!
Following directions, we added 2-1/4 Cups of water to the pan, bringing it to a boil. We stirred in the beans and reduced it to a simmer, setting our timer for 5 minutes. At the three-minute mark, we stirred. Had we waited any longer, the beans would have been stuck fully to the bottom of the pan. As it was, they easily came off the bottom as we stirred the beans.
When the five-minute timer beeped, we took off the lid and found beans that had a runny consistency, so we kept the pot uncovered and continued to cook the beans on low heat for several more minutes, stirring frequently. This produced beans with the perfect consistency.
What we instantly liked about this product was the ingredient list: pinto beans and salt. Clean label is always good. IMBHO-yes!
Since no additional spices were added, the refried beans were bland in flavor; however, the consensus among the taste testers was this. They would rather add in spices that suit their individual preferences instead of having a product full of artificial and questionable ingredients.
And that’s what we did. We added in some cumin, garlic salt, and a little chili pepper. This satisfied the whole crew and this product received a thumbs up from everyone.
Each bag makes six servings of refried beans, with each serving containing 11 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein. We purchased these beans from Amazon for $25.88 for an 8 pack.
The Santa Fe Bean Company was founded in 2005 in El Paso, Texas. According to an article on PRWeb, this is a leading brand of refried beans in the U.S.
Because these beans are dried and bagged, they have no metallic can taste that may come from canned refried beans. They also are all natural, non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, and a healthy, convenient solution for individuals and families.
We couldn’t find much more information on the company, but below is a DIY backpacking meal video we found that incorporates these beans. The background music is a bit much, but it’s a clever way to use these beans. #wakis85
