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Refried Beans Recipe
Drop the lard in Refried Beans and say hello to olive oil instead! This healthier take on a classic Mexican side dish is loaded with fiber and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pinto beans and water or broth. Mash the beans coarsely with a potato masher or fork, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.