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Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe is a quick and easy way to make delicious refried beans at home. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Skillet
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 cups water
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and drain.
  • In the Instant Pot, combine the beans, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and water.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Drain the beans, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the cooked beans.
  • Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Notes:

Adjust seasoning to taste. You can also add other spices or herbs to customize the flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Refried Beans
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