Quick and Easy Refried Beans
Quick and Easy Refried Beans deliver rich, garlicky flavor in minutes. Whole cloves sizzle in oil to perfume the beans, while cumin and chili powder add warmth and depth, finished with a splash of lime for brightness. Perfect as a taco filling or a smooth, scoopable side for weeknights.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cook the garlic cloves in the hot oil, turning once, until browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Mash the garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.
- 4
Stir the pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into the mashed garlic and cook until the beans are fully heated, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Mash the bean mixture with a potato masher to your preferred texture. Squeeze lime juice over the mashed beans and stir to combine.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 177.27 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.75 g Moderate
- Carbs 29.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.33 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 447.24 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.9 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.2 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 194.44 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate
- Potassium 346.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 19.23 mg Good 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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