Refried Beans Recipe

Easy Refried Beans

These refried beans are delicious and so easy to make. This refried bean recipe is quick, too—use canned beans and they’re ready in 25 minutes! Plus, these beans are healthy, vegan and gluten free. Recipe yields 2 1/2 cups refried beans (21 ounces), enough for 5 servings.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 194 calories, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 425.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion (about 1/2 small onion)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked pinto beans
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 medium lime), to taste

Instruction:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are turning translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the drained beans and water. Stir, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low and remove the lid. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash up about at least half of the beans, until you reach your desired consistency. Continue to cook the beans, uncovered, stirring often, for 3 more minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Taste, and add more salt and lime juice if necessary. If the beans seem dry, add a very small splash of water and stir to combine. Cover until you’re ready to serve.

Homemade Refried Beans

You can’t beat the simplicity and taste of Homemade Refried Beans, made with just five-ingredients!

Prep: 600min

Total: 620min

Yield: 7

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 341 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry pinto beans (, about 2 cups)
• 1 large onion (, quartered)
• 2 Tablespoons lard or oil
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1-2 teaspoons salt (, or more, to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin (, or more, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (, or more, to taste)

Instruction:

1. Continue stirring and mashing, adding additional bean broth as needed until you get the texture you like and the beans are the consistency of soft mashed potatoes. Taste and season with additional salt, cumin and oregano, as needed. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.

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FAQ

Why do restaurant refried beans taste so good?

What can you add to refried beans to make them better?

1. Melt butter in a skillet.
2. Add onion and saute until translucent. …
3. Add refried beans, break up and combine with butter, onion, and garlic.
4. Add half and half, stir.
5. Add sour cream.
6. Season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste (I used 1 teaspoon of each).
7. Add cheese.

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