Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)
Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) delivers tender pinto beans infused with onion, jalapeño, salsa, and warming spices for a rich, well-rounded bite. The pressure cooker melds everything into a deep, smoky, and lightly spicy pot of beans perfect for taco nights, potlucks, or a hearty side with grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select the Bean/Chili setting and set the timer for 45 minutes. Let the pressure build for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, which takes 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 187.52 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.05 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 37.45 g 14%
- Total Fat 1.03 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 362.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.04 g --
- Added Sugars 5.33 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 26.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 188.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 35.98 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 187.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) healthy?
- Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 187.52 calories and 3.05 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 362.89 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.33 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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