Refried Beans Recipe
Delicious creamy refried beans made with canned pinto beans.
Servings 3 cups
Calories 144kcal
Equipment
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or your favorite oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne or chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans Do NOT drain
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the spices and stir. Cook just until you can smell the spices.½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the beans along with the sauce they are packed in.2 15 ounce cans pinto beans
- Stir well and begin mashing the beans with a fork, a potato masher, or a large spoon. You want about ¾ of the beans mashed.
- Cook over low to medium-low heat until the beans have thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a large skillet rather than a pot. The skillet makes it easier to mash the beans.
- Mash as many beans as you'd like or leave more whole beans if you prefer.
- Wait until your beans have reached the desired thickness and then taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
- Top with shredded cheese just before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg