Description
Refried beans are a creamy, flavorful staple that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. With their rich texture and delightful seasoning, these beans are perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a standalone side. Whip up this simple recipe for Taco Tuesday or cozy nights in, and savor the comforting goodness in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (or 2 cans of pinto beans)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- If using dried pinto beans, soak them overnight in water. Drain before cooking.
- In a large pot, cover soaked beans with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender. Skip this step if using canned beans.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown.
- Add cooked or canned beans to the skillet and mash with a potato masher or fork until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in cumin and salt, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Serve warm as a side dish or filling for tacos and burritos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg