Refried Beans
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
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 ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh lime juice and cilantro, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the pinto beans, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 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.
- 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
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg