Ultimate Refried Pinto Beans

Name: Ultimate Refried Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Celery Seed; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion; 0.67 cup Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes; 2 whole Garlic; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.5 tsp Hot Sauce; 0.25 tsp Mexican Oregano; 1.75 cups Pinto Beans; 0.75 tsp Salt

Side Dish 🥗 Mexican Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Anti-Inflammatory Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Clean Eating Pescatarian 🐟

Ultimate Refried Pinto Beans deliver a rich, creamy texture with smoky depth from fire-roasted tomatoes and warm notes of cumin, chili powder, and oregano. A hint of heat from cayenne and hot sauce keeps each bite lively while the onions and garlic round out the flavor. Serve alongside tacos, burritos, or grilled meats, or use as a hearty dip for gatherings and weeknight dinners.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 35 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Place the pinto beans in a bowl and cover them with 2 inches of water. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
2

Drain the beans. Move them to a medium saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
3

Use a colander to strain the liquid from the solids. Transfer the solids to a food processor. Add the diced tomatoes, hot sauce, oregano, and cayenne, and blend to your preferred consistency.