Homemade Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans are a warm, creamy delight that captures the essence of comforting Mexican cuisine. Made from simple ingredients like pinto beans, garlic, and spices, they serve as a versatile side dish perfect for tacos, burritos, or even just chips. This easy-to-follow recipe will transform your gatherings into festive celebrations with every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or lard
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and soak them overnight in plenty of water.
- Drain the soaked beans and cook them in a pot with 4 cups of fresh broth over medium heat until tender (about 1 to 1.5 hours), stirring occasionally.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or lard over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper to the onion mixture.
- Mash the cooked beans into the skillet with the sautéed aromatics until creamy but still slightly chunky (3-5 minutes).
- Add lime juice and adjust consistency with remaining broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg