Description
This refried beans recipe is healthy, simple, and packs all the flavor! All you need is 4 main ingredients and 15 minutes. This is the perfect recipe for easy, high-protein meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked beans
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 2 dried arbol chilies or serran/ jalapeño pepper (optional but recommended)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Press Farms Olive Oil
- 1/2– 3/4 cup bean broth, water, or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent and fragrant. Add the chilies and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pinto beans and a splash of bean broth or water. Use a bean masher or the back of a spoon to mash the beans to your desired consistency.
- Keep on low simmer for 5-7 minutes, adding more liquid as needed until the beans are thick and creamy.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve warm as a side dish, or use in tacos, burritos, molletes, tostadas, and more.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: sides
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican
