Name: Easy Refried Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ medium yellow onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); sea salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); 32 ozs pinto beans (2 cans 16 ozs, rinsed and drained); 15 ozs red kidney beans (1 can, with liquid); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ tablespoon smoked paprika; ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes (crushed); cilantro (fresh to serve)

Easy Refried Beans

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Traditionally, refried beans are made from pinto beans. This version also incorporates red kidney beans for an interesting alternative. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight meals or whenever you want a healthy, meatless side dish for your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex entrees.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Calories: 561

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ medium yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
32 ozs pinto beans 2 cans 16 ozs, rinsed and drained
15 ozs red kidney beans 1 can, with liquid
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon smoked paprika

Optional:

½ tablespoon red pepper flakes crushed
cilantro fresh to serve

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Method

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and add beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and start to break apart slightly, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and puree beans with an immersion blender or a potato masher until almost smooth. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 1467mgFiber: 29gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 9mg

Notes

For a more flavorful and authentic variation, substitute bacon grease for the olive oil in this recipe.

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