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Refried Beans
4.8 from 36 votes

Refried Beans

Easy Refried Beans have so much flavor and are super easy to make thanks to canned pinto beans! These vegetarian refried beans are a great healthy side dish to any Mexican meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 30 oz pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
  • lime juice optional, fresh
  • cilantro optional, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
  2. Add the pinto beans, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Use an immersion blender, potato masher, or a wooden spoon to mash the beans to your desired consistency. You can also transfer the bean mixture to a food processor and blend if you like really smooth refried beans.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. You can also add in a little fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve the refried beans warm!

Notes

  • You can also use black beans. You need two 15 oz cans for this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 637mg (14%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 637mg 14%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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