Meatless Refried Pinto Beans
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 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Meatless Refried Pinto Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover them with water by 1 inch.
- 2
Set over high heat and bring to a boil.
- 3
When the beans reach a boil, drain them and return them to the same pot.
- 4
Cover the beans with water by 2 inches; stir in 1 tablespoon garlic, tomato, cumin, and chili powder.
- 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
After the beans have cooked, mash them with the remaining garlic, oil, and salt; add water as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- 7
Set over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 57.97 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.39 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 7.62 g 3%
- Total Fat 2.78 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 123.37 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 168.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.1 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.68 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.
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About This Recipe
Meatless Refried Pinto Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 57.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Meatless Refried Pinto Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Pinto Beans. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Meatless Refried Pinto Beans?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 57.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Meatless Refried Pinto Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Meatless Refried Pinto Beans healthy?
- Meatless Refried Pinto Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 57.97 calories and 2.39 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 123.37 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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