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20-Minute Vegan Refried Beans

With coconut oil and classic Mexican spices, these vegan refried beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. They are made in one pot and come together in less than 20 minutes making them a household staple. Be sure to see our notes on all the different ways they can be served!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil 28 g
  • ½ medium white onion about 1 cup diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp each cumin, oregano, smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 oz cans pinto beans drained and rinsed, 425 g each
  • 1 cup water 236 mL
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice 15 mL

Instructions

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  1. Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp coconut oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add ½ medium white onion (diced) and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp each cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper. Continue cooking for a minute, until garlic is fragrant.
  2. Beans: Add 2 15-oz cans pinto beans and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Mash: Using a potato masher or fork, roughly mash the beans. They will continue to thicken once cooled, but if they're too runny for your preference, continue cooking for a few minutes, uncovered, to thicken.
  4. Serve: Stir in 1 Tbsp lime juice and serve warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15.8g (5%) Protein 4.6g (9%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 5.9g (30%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 931mg (39%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 4.3g (17%) Sugar 1.4g (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15.8g 5%
Protein 4.6g 9%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 5.9g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 931mg 39%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Sugar 1.4g 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.