Refried Beans from Scratch
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Refried Beans from Scratch
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This refried beans recipe is made from scratch with just about twenty minutes of hands on time! These beans are so much better than anything you'd find in a can!
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces pinto beans 1 package, dried
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- salt to taste
- cilantro fresh, for serving
- jalapeño fresh, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and sort through the dried beans, discarding any debris. Add to a large, heavy pot.
- Cover beans with 10 cups of water.
- Dice the onion and garlic and add to the pot of beans.
- Bring to a full boil, cover, and reduce heat to a slow boil.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until beans are very tender.
- Drain the liquid from the pot, reserving 1 cup.
- Stir in the minced chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Mash the beans by hand or use an immersion blender. Add the reserved liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in the cheese and cover for 5 minute to melt.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
- Serve topped with cilantro and fresh jalapeno slices, if desired.
Notes
- You may add more chipotle peppers if you like your beans spicy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
472mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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