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Five-Minute Refried Beans

Five-Minute Refried Beans

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

Yield
4
Serving Size
About 1/3 cup
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Temperature
Medium heat

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

Equipment & Utensils

  • Frying pan
  • Can opener
  • Large spoon for mashing
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
About 1/3 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
160
Total Fat
4g
Sodium
0mg
Total Carbohydrate
24g
Protein
8g