Refried Beans
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 168kcal
Easy Refried Beans made authentically in under 30 minutes. These are so much better than store bought and worth the effort.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 30 oz canned pinto beans rinsed & drained, equivalent 2 -15oz cans
- ½ cup vegetable stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin and chili powder
- Cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant
- Add beans and vegetable broth and stir to combine
- Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes
- Remove lid and reduce heat to low, mash beans using a potato masher until desired consistency
- Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes
- Remove from heat and add lime juice
- Add salt to taste, if desired
- Serve immediately or store in airtight container in the refrigerator
- Add a little water if the beans become dry
- Add beans to food processor for a smoother consistency
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg