5 from 21 votes
Refried Beans
Refried Beans are made by sautéing diced onions and minced garlic in vegetable oil, then cooking canned pinto beans with cumin, chili powder, and salt. The beans are simmered and mashed into a creamy, slightly textured dish that can serve as a side or filling. The spices add warmth and depth, while the slow simmering develops flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 45 ounces pinto beans (3 cans; do not drain)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven on medium heat with the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add in the garlic and pinto beans and cook stirring frequently for another 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to low, add in the cumin, chili powder and salt and simmer for 10 minutes then mash the beans to your desired consistency and serve with desired toppings.
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Notes
- Using the canned beans with their liquid helps achieve a creamy texture without adding extra water.
- Adjust the consistency by mashing more or less, depending on personal preference.
- The recipe timing allows setting kitchen timers for onion cooking and simmering stages for better control.
Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
321mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.8mg
(2%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.