Weeknight Refried Beans
Weeknight Refried Beans deliver creamy, smoky comfort with a hint of cumin and mellow onion-garlic depth. The bacon drippings enrich each bite, making these beans lush yet balanced. Serve as a quick side for taco night, spoon over rice, or spread in burritos when you want something warm and satisfying fast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Refried Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 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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- 66
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot bacon grease until the onion softens, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Mash the pinto beans and the cumin into the onion mixture with a potato masher until you reach the desired consistency. Cook and stir the bean mixture until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 106.35 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 5.99 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 21.91 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 336.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.82 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 256.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Refried Beans is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Diced Onion, Ground Cumin, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 106.35 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Refried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Diced Onion, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic, Pinto Beans. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight 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 106.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Refried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Weeknight Refried Beans healthy?
- Weeknight Refried Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 106.35 calories and 5.99 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 336.92 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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