Refried Adzuki Beans - *****

 I made this using 1 can of Eden Aduki Beans and it was delicious!

Refried Adzuki Beans

Adzuki beans are small, easy to digest, and you don't have to soak them before using them.  They are the only dry bean allowed on the diet because of how easy to digest they are.  They also have an odd flavor compared to my personal favorite, black beans.  Black beans are deep, rich and have a very full flavor all by themselves.  Adzuki beans have a higher flavor, not as rich or rounded, so they need some help when they are the main part of the dish, like in these refried beans.  So I've added onions, garlic and a bit of spice make the flavor richer and more well rounded.

Refried Adzuki Beans

1 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lge garlic clove, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
1 1/2 cups cooked beans, drained

Add oil, onion and garlic to a 1-quart saucepan.  Cook the onions on medium-low heat until they're browning and translucent.  Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant.  Add cumin and salt and cook for 30 seconds.  Add beans, stir to blend, and then use an immersion blender to blend them smooth.  Continue cooking over low heat stirring often until the beans are as thick as you'd like, then refrigerate. 

These beans are best the day after they have been made, to allow time for the flavors to blend.  
Yield: about 3-4 cups

Adapted from https://halfpaintedkitchen.blogspot.com/2016/01/refried-adzuki-beans.html