Five-Minute Refried Beans Kid Approved!

Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Kid Approved | Main Dishes | Quick & Easy | Side Dishes | Snacks | Low Sodium | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | Vegan | Vegetarian | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

Layer ‘em in a dip. Spread ‘em on toast. Roll ‘em in a burrito. There are so many ways to enjoy these flavorful beans.  

Meal Refriedbeans
4
Servings
15 minutes
Total Time
$0.28
Cost per serving *
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size:About 1/3 cup
Prep time:5 minutes
Cook time:10 minutes
Total time:15 minutes
Equipment:

Frying pan

Can opener

Utensils:

Large spoon for mashing

Mixing spoon

Measuring cups and spoons

Serving Suggestion:



* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

1 15 ounce can no salt added beans (pinto, black, or other type)

1 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil

2 tablespoons onion, chopped 

1 clove garlic, minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin OR 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and tops of cans. 
  2. Drain beans and rinse to reduce juices. 
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft.
  4. Add beans and cumin or chili powder to frying pan. Using a potato masher or back of spoon, scrunch beans and cumin into onion mixture in frying pan.
  5. Drain beans. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached. 
  6. Cook and stir bean mixture on medium heat until heated through; 3-5 minutes. 

Tips

  • Refried beans make a delicious spread to put onto toast for breakfast, or a quick snack!  
  • Refried beans can be served in a variety of ways: A thicker consistency like peanut butter, or a softer spread like hummus. 
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Ingredients

What goes in Five-Minute Refried Beans?

Black Beans
Black Beans
Garlic Powder
Garlic Powder
Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Chili Powder
Chili Power
Cumin
Cumin

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
160
TOTAL FAT
4g
SODIUM
0mg
TOTAL CARBS
24g
PROTEIN
8g
See complete nutrition facts >>
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