Instant Refried Beans
Elevate your meals in just 15 minutes with these flavor-packed Instant Refried Beans! This quick and easy recipe transforms canned pinto or black beans into a creamy, zesty side dish using aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a bold blend of ground cumin and smoked paprika. Perfectly customizable, these refried beans can be mashed to your preferred texture and brightened with a squeeze of lime juice or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Whether served as a warm dip, taco filling, or a savory companion to rice and enchiladas, this fuss-free recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Try it tonight and enjoy a restaurant-quality classic made effortlessly at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned pinto or black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil or butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion and garlic.
Add the drained and rinsed beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the spice mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth or water and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the beans to soften further.
Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans to your desired consistency. For creamier refried beans, mash thoroughly; for chunkier beans, leave some whole.
If the beans become too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth or water to loosen them up.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve hot as a side dish, dip, or filling. Garnish with chopped cilantro if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
