Healthy Homemade Refried Beans

A good friend of mine, Neil Reed has been looking for a healthy refried bean recipe.  I was introduced to this recipe when I first began eating healthy and it has been a favorite ever since!  Very easy to make and extremely delicious!  You can make this will all sorts of different bean variations as well.

Healthy Homemade Refried Beans

4 cups dry pinto beans (soak overnight, pour water off and rinse)
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 Tablespoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Cook beans in big pot covered in water about 3-4 inches above beans.
Add all ingredients, bring to a boil, simmer 5-8 hours until water is
blended with beans to desired consistency (make the consistency just a little less than what you want.  It will thicken a bit as it cools).  Mash beans and stir well.  Enjoy!