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Refried Beans Recipe

This is an easy, tasty refried beans recipe. It is a classic and can be served with so many main courses - from quesadillas and tacos to chicken mole or cheesy beef burrito.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin, optional
  • 38 ounces canned pinto beans, drained, reserving liquid
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft - about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans to the onion mixture. Cook for a few minutes, then partially mash the beans with a potato masher, stirring constantly. Add a bit of liquid from the cans of beans and continue cooking, stirring and mashing the beans with a potato masher occasionally, until this mixture is thick and the beans are about half mashed. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 482mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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