Easy Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
With this homemade refried beans recipe, you'll have zesty, creamy refried beans in no time, perfect for a side dish, tacos, huevos rancheros and more.
Servings: 5 1/2 cup portions
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or use lard, which is more traditional)
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (if desired, not traditional, but tasty)
- Salt to taste I use about ¼ teaspoon
- 1.5 cups cooked pinto beans drained, if using canned
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more, if desired – chipotle in adobo is a great option as well, or use homemade ranchero sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook another minute.
- Add the beans and water. Give it a stir and cover. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Mash the beans with a fork or a potato masher to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the lime juice and hot sauce, if desired.
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Notes
Makes about 2.5 cups
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.1mg