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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

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