Refried Anasazi Beans

Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb dried anasazi beans
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:
- Cook beans at a gentle boil in 3 cups water, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Drain beans and save liquid.
- Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and bacon; mash beans together with sauteed mixture, adding a little liquid at a time, until bean mixture is smooth.
- Can be frozen.