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Mexican Refried Beans Recipe
Make restaurant-quality Mexican Refried Beans at home in no time. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a flavorful dish that everyone will love!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
- 1 lb. pinto beans cooked (see my Oven Beans recipe)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp. Goya all-purpose seasoning or 3/4 tsp. salt
- cilantro chopped scallions, and cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooked beans, stir well, then cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Once the beans are nice and warmed, begin mashing them by using the back of a wooden spoon. As you mash, the insides of the beans will come out and make the mixture quite dry. Keep the water close to the stove so you can drizzle some in as needed throughout the process. If the beans don't seem to want to mash, just put the lid back on and try again in a few minutes. Sometimes they just need to warm up a bit more.
- Keep mashing away and adding water as needed until you get the consistency of refried beans you prefer. If you accidentally add too much water, just keep the lid off and let the liquid cook off through the steam. Stir in the cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and Goya (or salt).
- Serve warm, topped with cilantro, scallions, and cotija cheese.
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Notes
- To store Mexican Refried Beans, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. For freezing, place them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat, adding a bit of water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
349mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.