Slow Cooker Refried Beans - Fat-Free and Low-Sodium

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

dried pinto beans (approximately 5 cups), rinsed and sorted

medium to large yellow onion, diced

3 cloves

garlic, minced

2 tsp

salt (more to taste)

2 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tsp

ground cumin powder

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)

1/4 tsp

smoked paprika

+ cups of water