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Meatless Refried Pinto Beans

Side Dish 🥗 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱

Meatless Refried Pinto Beans deliver a creamy, gently spiced mash with warm cumin, chili notes, and a hint of garlic. Slow-cooked pinto beans create a deep, clean flavor that shines as a side, taco filling, or party dip. Serve for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or any time you want a comforting, plant-based staple.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook4 hr 15 min
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Meatless Refried Pinto Beans
  1. 1

    Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover them with water by 1 inch.

  2. 2

    Set over high heat and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    When the beans reach a boil, drain them and return them to the same pot.

  4. 4

    Cover the beans with water by 2 inches; stir in 1 tablespoon garlic, tomato, cumin, and chili powder.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to low and simmer until the beans are very soft, about 3 hours and 45 minutes, adding water as needed.

  6. 6

    After the beans have cooked, mash them with the remaining garlic, oil, and salt; add water as needed to reach your preferred consistency.

  7. 7

    Set over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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