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
- 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
- Protein 2.39 g Low Source
- Carbs 7.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.78 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 123.37 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.4 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.3 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 169.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.1 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.86 mg Low 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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