[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

One very easy way to cut fat out of refried beans, is to not use lard. Traditionally, one big spoonful of manteca (lard), let it sizzle, then add the beans. Yum but fatty!

An easy and flarvorful alternative is a drizzle of olive oil. To that add a dried red chile, or a fresh green jalapeño, and let it brown for a second. Add lightly salted cooked pinto beans, let them come to a boil, then mash. It's so yummy this way! My mom switched to this version years ago, and we never noticed. We appreciated the chick from the chile, while not being too much. *TIP* if you try this, when mashing the beans, DON'T MASH THE CHILE!! The goal isn't to mash the chile and mix it with the beans. You might hit it in the mashing process, but don't intentionally blend it in. It'll overpower the taste of the homemade beans. Plus, at home my dad calls dibs on "la puya" (chile bud) to munch on as he eats.

thanks for this recipe!! I am going to try it in my culinary arts class..will let you know how it works!