Description
Learn how to make delicious refried beans at home with this easy recipe. These beans are flavorful, creamy, and perfect as a side dish or filling for burritos and tostadas.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ½ cup bean cooking liquid or water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add onion, sauté until soft, about 5 mins.
- Add Garlic: Stir in garlic, cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Beans & Spices: Add beans, cumin, chili powder, and ¼ cup of liquid.
- Mash Beans: Mash beans until smooth, adding more liquid if needed.
- Cook: Cook for 5–7 mins until heated through and thickened.
- Season: Season with salt and lime juice.
Notes
- For creamier beans, blend them with liquid before adding to the pan.
- You can add cheese, jalapeños, or chipotle for extra flavor.
- Great as a side dish or filling for burritos and tostadas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
