How To Make Quick and Easy Refried Beans Recipe
Beans are great when you want an easy side dish to complement the rest of your meal. Discover just how much you can do with beans with these bean recipes that are easy to follow!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the drained and rinsed pinto beans to the skillet. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the beans to your desired consistency.
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Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth to help moisten the beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
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Serve hot as a side dish or as a filling for burritos, tacos, or enchiladas.
Nutrition
- Calories : 165 kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 439mg
- Potassium : 360mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Protein : 7g
- Sugars : 1g
- Vitamin C : 3.2%
- Calcium : 4.5%
- Iron : 8.5%
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