Refried Beans I

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Yields 6 servings, each one equal to ½ cup

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dry pinto beans
 * 6 cups water
 * ⅓ cup chopped onion
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
 * 1 cup liquid from the cooked beans

Directions

 * 1) Clean the beans. Leave them to soak overnight. Drain.
 * 2) In a medium pan, put soaked beans, water, onion, garlic powder and olive oil.
 * 3) Cook over medium heat for 2½ hours or until beans are tender.
 * 4) Mash 3 cups of cooked beans in large heavy skillet.
 * 5) Add 1 cup bean cooking liquid.
 * 6) Cook over medium heat until thick and the desired consistency.

Nutritional information
Per ½ cup serving:
 * Calories 120 | Calories from Fat 10 | Total Fat 1 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 200 mg | Carbohydrate 22 g | Dietary Fiber 7 g | Protein 7 g
 * Exchange 1 starch | 1 fat
 * Carbohydrate Units 1 – 1.5