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Mexican Refried Beans
Mexican Refried Beans are an easy homemade refried bean recipe using pinto beans, green chilies, cheese and Mexican spices. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 15- ounce cans Luck’s Pinto Beans , undrained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4.5 ounces canned green chilies , drained
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottom sauce pan. Add minced garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add both cans of Luck’s Pinto Beans, heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or large fork, mash beans well until desired consistency.
- Fold in green chilies and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can also make your pinto beans from scratch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5.9mg
(7%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.