Instant Pot Refried Beans
Instant Pot Refried Beans deliver smooth, rich pinto beans infused with sautéed onion, garlic, and Mexican oregano for deep, savory flavor. Made start to finish in the pressure cooker, they blend into a velvety spread perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a hearty side at weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Add the oil, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans and water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Check a bean; if it is not tender yet, close and lock the lid again and cook for 5 more minutes at high pressure.
- 3
Drain the beans, reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Return the beans to the pot. Add the salt and 1/2 of the reserved liquid; purée with a stick blender, adding more cooking liquid as needed. Use the Keep Warm or Slow Cooker setting to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Calories 123.97 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.25 g Low Source
- Carbs 16.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.77 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 150.84 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.94 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.42 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 7.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 29.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 23.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Refried Beans is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Pinto Beans, Garlic, Mexican Oregano, and Salt. Each serving provides about 123.97 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Refried Beans?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Instant Pot Refried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Pinto Beans, Garlic, Mexican Oregano, Salt, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Refried Beans?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 123.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Refried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
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