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Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

Flavorful homemade refried beans are easy to make in 15 minutes. Start with your favorite bean variety, pinto, black, or bayo.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked beans Use black beans, pinto beans, or bayo beans with a little cooking liquid.
  • ½ cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1 finely chopped garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp. cooking oil regular or olive oil
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • salt ½ tsp. + to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chop the onion. Finely chop the garlic.
  2. In a medium-sized pan, heat the oil to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes transparent.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute. Do not allow the garlic to brown which will give it a bitter taste.
  4. Add the cooked beans with a little bit of the cooking water plus the salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes before mashing.
  6. Mash the beans to the consistency you prefer.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes stirring continually.
  8. Turn off the heat and allow the beans to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Storage:
  • Reheating:
  • Substitutions:
  • Optional:
  • Add any of the following to your liking.
  • Refried will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to five days.
  • You can reheat your beans in a frying pan over low heat. Add a little water if the beans are too dry.
  • You can also reheat them in the microwave.
  • You can reduce the cooking oil by 1 tbsp. to reduce the fat.
  • A few tbsps. of chicken broth
  • Minced jalapeño pepper
  • A pinch of cumin
  • A pinch of chili powder
  • A pinch of Mexican oregano
  • Queso fresco to sprinkle on top
  • Minced fresh cilantro to sprinkle on top

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 207mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 207mg 9%

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