Homemade Refried Pinto Beans

Name: Homemade Refried Pinto Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pinto beans with cooking liquid; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Transform your flavorful cooked pinto beans into creamy, delicious refried beans perfect as a side dish or filling for tacos and burritos.

MexicanServes 620mside

Servings6

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 cups cooked pinto beans with cooking liquid

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2
Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add the cooked pinto beans along with about 1/2 cup of their cooking liquid to the skillet.
4
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
5
Using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon, mash the beans to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
6
Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Add more bean liquid if needed for desired consistency.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
8
Serve hot as a side dish or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, or tostadas.

Nutritionper serving · 1/6 of recipe

145kcal

7gProtein

22gCarbs

5gFat