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Get the Recipe Instant Pot Vegetarian Refried Beans

Homemade refried beans in the Instant Pot! It's a super easy recipe - you'll make them from scratch from here on out!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon butter or olive oil for a vegan version
  • 1/2 /2 medium onion finely diced (~1 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 /4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 /2 cups dried pinto beans rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable stock

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function and melt the butter (or heat oil). Add the onion and cook for about 1 minute. Add garlic and spices, stirring to combine. Add the beans and vegetable stock; turn off the saute function. Cover with lid and make sure it's set to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 36 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally (~20 minutes).
  2. If needed, remove some of the remaining liquid. When I decide to remove some liquid, I reserve it and add back in as needed. The beans do soak it up once you start mashing them. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash beans to desired consistency (I like some texture so I don't make them completely smooth).
  3. Serve as desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • If you want to quick release the pressure, set the cooking time to 40 minutes.