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Best Refried Beans

Best Refried Beans

Cost $3.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 95 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $3.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Legumes

    • 1 ¾ cups dry pinto beans

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 cup diced yellow onion
    • 🧄 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
    • 🍅 ⅔ cup fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • Spices and seasonings

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon celery seed
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio)
    • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

STEPS

1

Put pinto beans into a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.

2

Drain beans. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

3

Use a colander to separate the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor. Add diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne; blend to desired consistency.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

169

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 To save time, you can use an Instant Pot to cook the soaked beans in about 30 minutes on high pressure.If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the beans instead of blending them completely smooth.Add your favorite toppings like grated cheese or cilantro to enhance the flavor.Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.