Instant Pot Refried Beans
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Instant Pot Refried Beans
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These Instant Pot Refried Beans require no soaking and cut the cooking time in half compared to traditional refried beans. Creamy and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans, cleaned (about 2 cups)
- 6 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other fat)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano,
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plust more to taste
Instructions
- Pour the dried beans into a large bowl. Pick out and discard any beans that are shriveled or split, as well as any small rocks that may have made their way into the bag.
- Add the sorted beans and the water to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, set the pressure valve to the seal position, and pressure cook on high for 50 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Set a large bowl underneath a strainer or colander. Pour the beans and the cooking liquid into the strainer so that the bowl underneath catches all of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
- Turn on the saute function on the Instant Pot and set to medium. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, jalapeño, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to caramelize.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and add the cooked pinto beans. Stir and let the beans cook in the residual heat for 2 minutes.
- Add in 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and stir to combine.
- Mash the beans using a potato masher for a chunky texture, or puree them using an immersion blender or a regular blender for a smooth texture.You may need to add more of the reserved cooking liquid if the beans are still too dry after mashing them.
- Taste and season with more salt, if necessary. Serve with a sprinkle of cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Makes about 4 cups total.
- Refried beans will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
- When reheating the beans on the stovetop or in the microwave, add a tablespoon of water or broth to help keep the beans moist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.34cups
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.34cups | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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