Refried Beans

This traditional side dish is versatile, flavorful, and delicious. There are different ways to prepare refried beans. This recipe uses dry beans, oil, garlic, onions, and cumin.

6 Servings
Less than $3.00

Refried Beans

This traditional side dish is versatile, flavorful, and delicious. There are different ways to prepare refried beans. This recipe uses dry beans, oil, garlic, onions, and cumin.

6 Servings
Less than $3.00

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans
1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.

Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions become clear. Add a little water if vegetables stick.

Mash half of the beans, and add to onion and garlic. Continue to sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow some of the mashed beans to brown.

Add cumin. Add remaining beans and continue cooking until they are warmed through.

Water or liquid from beans may be added to keep the beans soft and mushy.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	197
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Monounsaturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Linoleic Acid	1 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	32 g
Dietary Fiber	11 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	11 g
Minerals
Calcium	62 mg
Potassium	542 mg
Sodium	2 mg
Copper	271 mcg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	62 mg
Phosphorus	181 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Zinc	1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	7 mcg
Folate	207 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	0 mg
Choline	43 mg

Source:

The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes
Washington State WIC Program