Description
Learn how to make flavorful and creamy Instant Pot Refried Beans that are perfect as a side dish or filling for tacos and burritos. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
For Cooking Beans:
- 1 pound dried pinto beans (checked over for stones and rinsed well)
- 1 small yellow onion (peeled and halved)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water
For Refried Beans:
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 small jalapeno pepper (de-seeded and finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beans: Combine pinto beans, halved onion, bay leaves, salt, and water in Instant Pot. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make Refried Beans: Sauté diced onion, garlic, and jalapeno in olive oil. Add spices, cooked beans, and bean broth. Blend and season with lemon juice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeno and chili powder.
- For a smoother consistency, blend the beans until you reach your desired texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Refried Beans, Mexican Beans, Vegetarian Side Dish
