March 11, 2024
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March 11, 2024
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Welcome to the world of delicious and healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans! Contrary to the name, there is nothing fried about these flavorful beans, but they sure taste like a luxurious treat.
This magical recipe doesn’t require lard to turn simple beans into something extraordinary. With the help of an Instant Pot, you can enjoy creamy and flavorful refried beans without the guilt.
The Instant Pot has become my go-to kitchen gadget for its efficient and delicious results. If you love using the Instant Pot, check out my light Instant Pot chicken and rice recipe for more inspiration.
Cooking beans in the Instant Pot is a game-changer. With no pre-soaking required, you can simply toss in dried pinto beans and have perfectly cooked beans in under an hour. Not only does it save time, but it also saves money as one dollar of dried beans yields about five dollars worth of canned beans.
By making your own beans, you have control over the sodium content and avoid the metallic taste that canned beans sometimes have.
Have you ever noticed how canned beans can taste like the can itself? With homemade beans, you’ll never have to experience that unpleasant flavor again
This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe is a bit different from traditional methods as it involves cooking the beans first and then adding the flavoring agents like onions and chilis. This two-step process ensures perfect consistency and flavor in the final dish.
While you can cook the flavoring agents separately, using the Instant Pot for the entire recipe simplifies the process and results in deliciously creamy refried beans.
Enjoy these creamy refried beans with rice, tortillas, eggs, chips, toast, or simply on their own. Their rich and satisfying flavor will make you forget all about mayonnaise!
Have you tried making refried pinto beans in the Instant Pot? What are your favorite ways to serve them?
Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed, pebbles removed
5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1-6 ounce can green chiles, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
Instructions
Add pinto beans, chicken broth, and one teaspoon cumin to the Instant Pot. Choose MANUAL and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. When finished, allow a natural pressure release before opening the Instant Pot.
Drain beans into a sieve over a bowl to keep cooking liquid. Rinse Instant Pot liner and put back into pot. Select SAUTE, and add canola oil. Add onion, chiles, garlic, and one teaspoon cumin. Cook until onions are softened about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and add oregano, beans, and 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquid.
You can mash the beans with a potato masher or puree in a blender. Adjust seasonings and add more liquid if needed.
Nutrition Facts
For one serving =
168 calories,
3.3 g fat,
0.5 g saturated fat,
25.7 g carbohydrates,
1.4 g sugar,
8.8 g protein,
6.2 g fiber,
400 mg sodium, 1 Freestyle Pts
Points values are calculated by Snack Girl and are provided for information only. See all Snack Girl Recipes
