Easy Refried Beans

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    106 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Easy Refried Beans

These Easy Refried Beans are simple to make with canned pinto beans and taste delicious! They are perfect as a side dish alongside your favorite Mexican meals.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 30 oz pinto beans canned and not drained (800g)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne chilli powder (optional, or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a med/low heat, then add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until it just starts to turn golden (careful, it will quickly burn).
  2. Stir in the beans (and the liquid from 1 of the cans), cumin, cayenne and salt and heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Mash the beans with a potato masher, fork or with an immersion blender, but don’t puree it completely - keep a bit of texture.
  4. If the refried beans are a bit soupy, they will thicken up as they cool, or you can simmer them again to evaporate some moisture.

Notes

  • Don't drain out the canning liquid in the beans as it helps make the refried beans nice and creamy.
  • Make sure not to overcook the garlic as it will quickly burn if it's left on the heat for too long.
  • If the refried beans are a bit soupy, they will thicken as they cool, or you can simmer them again to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Once the beans are warmed through, taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 431mg (18%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 431mg 18%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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