How to Make Quick and Easy Refried Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in need of a quick and easy side dish for your Mexican-inspired meal, look no further than these quick and easy refried beans. This recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and requires only a handful of pantry staples, making it the perfect option for those times when you need a flavorful and satisfying side dish without a lot of effort.

Refried beans, or frijoles refritos in Spanish, are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are commonly served as a side dish alongside rice, taco...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • ½ lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Smash garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.
  • Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 264mg