Refried Beans Recipe

Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 (each about 1/2 cup) | Total Time: 19 minutes

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 9 minutes

Nutritional Information Per Serving

138 calories | 5 g total fat | 0.6 g saturated fat | 142 mg sodium | 18 g carbohydrates | 6 g dietary fiber | 7 g protein

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder or any preferred chili powder
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth, with extra if necessary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Cooking Instructions

1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saut until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
2. Mix in the minced garlic and chili powder and cook for another minute to enhance their flavors.
3. Pour in the pinto beans along with the chicken broth. Heat the mixture until the beans are fully warmed, about 5 minutes.
4. Using the back of a wooden spoon, roughly mash the beans to your preferred consistency. Add additional chicken broth if a creamier texture is desired.
5. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste, then stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.