Omelet > wrote:

> "Julie Bove" > wrote:

>> Not if you use vegetarian or "fat free" refried beans. When I made my own
>> beans, I only added a bit of olive oil for mouth feel and mashed them with a
>> potato masher.

>That is an idea I've not tried. Thanks! :-)

I also use olive oil, in which I first sautee a little diced onion,
garlic, and/or chilis. Then I slowly add the beans (cooked pintos,
or Mexican pinks) and beat with a fork. A gringo who spends a lot
of time in Sonora showed me how to do this.

Sure they have some fat in them, but fat carries flavor, and you
can measure how much and make sure it's within your target.

Steve