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How To Make Canned Refried Beans Better
Improved the flavor of refried beans with a few simple additions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 67 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ small red onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 16 ounces (454g) refried beans 1 can
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes soft and then add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the spices and salt and let them simmer for about 30 seconds before adding the refried beans. Stir everything together and add a splash of water, if needed, to loosen the beans a bit.
- Continue stirring and bring everything to a simmer. Switch off the heat when the refried beans are heated through.
- Garnish with grated cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired.
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Notes
- Chop your onions, garlic, and tomatoes before you start cooking. This way, you won't have to rush while your ingredients are on the heat.
- Allow the tomatoes to cook down and release their juices. This will create a flavorful base for your beans.
- Remember that canned refried beans often contain salt, so taste before adding extra. You can always adjust later if needed.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients based on your personal taste. Cooking is all about making the dish your own!
- There is just 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
- Chop your onions, garlic, and tomatoes before you start cooking. This way, you won't have to rush while your ingredients are on the heat.
- Allow the tomatoes to cook down and release their juices. This will create a flavorful base for your beans.
- Remember that canned refried beans often contain salt, so taste before adding extra. You can always adjust later if needed.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients based on your personal taste. Cooking is all about making the dish your own!
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
- There is just 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.