Refried Anasazi Beans

• 1 lb. dried Anasazi beans
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a saucepan, combine beans and water and cook at a gentle boil for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
2. Drain beans, reserving liquid.
3. In a skillet, saute onion, pepper, garlic and bacon.
4. Add sauteed ingredients to beans and mash all together, adding liquid a little at a time, until mixture is smooth.
5. Serve with tortillas or cornbread.

beans, water, onions, clove garlic, bacon, green pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne powder, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18527 (may not work)