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Paleo Refried Beans
I once adored going to Mexican restaurants for refried beans! (which is a huge hit in the book Keto Restaurant Favorites). But when Craig lost his job, and we couldn’t afford to go out to eat, I started cooking our favorite restaurant meals at home! Not only was it a great way to save money, but we both lost a lot of weight eating healthier versions at home!
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RE-FRIED BEANS
What are Paleo refried beans? Well, keep reading, and some great recipes…first some facts.
Most of you know re-fried beans are traditionally made with pinto beans. My program doesn’t allow beans. Sure, they seem harmless…no corn syrup, no trans-fats, no “plastic package” surrounding this food item…so what’s wrong with eating beans?
Well, first off, let’s check the ingredients in traditional refried beans = Prepared Dry Beans, Water, Salt, Lard (Partially Hydrogenated Lard With BHA And BHT Added To Help Protect Flavor), Onion Powder, Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Spice. Hydrogenated oils!!! Trans-fats = bad bad bad!
Beans also are very high in carbs. Sure they have protein, but with a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein, it is considered a carb in the nutrition books. I don’t believe beans have caused people to have a damaged metabolism, BUT since the typical American diet is filled with carbs and sugar, most people end up sensitive to carbs. Once that happens, things like beans have too much starch.
Beans, as well as grains, contain lectins, which are indigestible proteins found in plants that attach themselves to the lower intestine, causing a really unpleasant inflammatory response and a cascade of bowel issues. This is when people suffer from Crohn’s, colitis, IBS, and other auto-immune disorders. These lectins also increase the risk of leptin resistance. Leptin is the hormone that signals that we are full, which can malfunction causing over-eating.
This is why I suggest a grain-free, bean-free diet. My passion is to make this limited diet as tasty as possible so you can stay successful! Here is a recipe that you will totally enjoy that is low in starch and no lectins!
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I know this recipe sounds crazy, but it is soooooo good! I have gotten so many comments saying that their spouse had no clue it wasn’t real re-fried beans.
Paleo Refried Beans
Maria Emmerich
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 93
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplants or 2 large zucchini
- 4 slices sugar free bacon chopped
- 1 cup onions chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Redmond Real salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano chopped fresh
OPTIONAL FOR SERVING:
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
- Carnivore Crisps use code Maria to save
Instructions
Peel and cube the eggplant. Place the eggplant, bacon, onion, jalapeño and garlic in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry until the bacon is crisp and the eggplant is very soft, about 10 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to the food processor or blender and puree the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Place onto a platter.
Sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro, if using, and serve.
Serve with THESE zero carb chips!
Nutrition
Calories: 93 | Fat: 5.6g | Protein: 5.7g | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Fiber: 2.6g | P:E Ratio: 0.6
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