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Traditional Refried Beans

Traditional Refried Beans prepared dish

Traditional refried beans are a staple in mexican cuisine, made by cooking pinto beans until tender and then mashing them with spices and fat for a creamy texture. This dish is perfect as a side or filling for tacos and burritos.

This recipe is mexican style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, onion, vegetable oil, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the soaked pinto beans and water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for about 30 minutes or until they are tender.
  3. In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Once the beans are cooked, drain them and reserve some of the cooking liquid.
  6. Add the beans to the skillet with the onions and garlic, and mash them with a potato masher or fork to your desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to achieve a creamy texture.
  8. Cook the refried beans for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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