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Refried Beans

A classic Mexican dish made from cooked and mashed beans, typically served as a side or filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans or black beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or lard
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water

Method
 

Cooking the Beans
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cooked beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mash the beans with a potato masher while adding vegetable broth until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Refried beans can be customized with additional spices or toppings such as cheese, jalapeños, or cilantro.

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