Clean Eating - Refried Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups dried pinto beans
16 1/2 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Place beans in a slow cooker and cover with 8 cups water; soak for 8 to 10 hours.
Drain and rinse beans and return to slow cooker; top with 8 cups fresh water.
Cook beans on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Drain.
Combine 1/2 cup water, beans, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat; mash beans to desired consistency.