Refried Beans

Name: Refried Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans canned pinto beans, drained, liquid reserved; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 white onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Homemade refried beans made from pinto beans simmered with onion, garlic, and cumin, then mashed into a rich, creamy spread. Far superior to the canned version.

30 minEasyServes 6175 cal/serving

MexicanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cans canned pinto beans, drained, liquid reserved
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 white onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

1

Drain 2 cans canned pinto beans, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 finely diced white onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add the drained pinto beans and 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid. Stir to combine.
5

Mash beans with a potato masher to desired consistency, adding more liquid as needed.
6

Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring, until thickened to a spreadable consistency.
7

Stir in 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Serve warm.

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Questions

What should Refried Beans look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until thickened to a spreadable consistency.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Refried Beans?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Refried Beans uses 2 cans canned pinto beans, drained, liquid reserved.

Is Refried Beans keto-friendly?

A serving of Refried Beans carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many carbs are in Refried Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 175 calories, with 9 g protein and 13 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Refried Beans?

Refrigerate what is left of Refried Beans within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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