Quick and Easy Refried Beans
These quick refried beans combine creamy pinto beans with garlic, cumin, chili powder, and a bright squeeze of lime. Ready in about 20 minutes, they make a flavorful filling or side for Taco Tuesday, burritos, and easy weeknight Mexican-inspired meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick and Easy Refried Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Smash the garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.
- 4
Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into the mashed garlic, and cook until the beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 5
Smash the bean mixture with a potato masher to the desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over the smashed beans and stir until combined.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 143.29 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 6.76 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 23.07 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.76 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 446.63 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 7.89 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 1.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 346.05 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick and Easy Refried Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chili Powder, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 143.29 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick and Easy Refried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chili Powder, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lime. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick and Easy Refried Beans?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick and Easy Refried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick and Easy Refried Beans healthy?
- Quick and Easy Refried Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 143.29 calories and 6.76 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 446.63 mg (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, 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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