Semi-homemade refried beans with just three ingredients! These are so easy and taste much better than from the can!
Lets be honest, not everyone has the time to make Homemade Refried Beans. For you time savers, here is a “semi-homemade” option that only takes about 5 minutes and yields a tasty result! If you’re up for making them from scratch, click here for our recipe.
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Semi-Homemade Refried Beans
Semi-homemade refried beans are so easy and taste much better than from the can!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 90
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cans pinto beans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
- Add the pinto beans with their liquid and smash them with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Stir in cumin.
- Continue stirring and mashing until you get the texture you like and the beans are the consistency of soft mashed potatoes (3-5 minutes). Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Semi-Homemade Refried Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 3mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?!
RATE and COMMENT below! I would love to hear your experience.
Cheryl G. says
Anxious to try this quick method but have never found a canned pinto beans product I’ve liked. Can you recommend your preferred brand? Thank you!
Lauren Allen says
I usually use Bush’s Best 🙂
Stacey says
Easy and yummy recipe!
Elly says
Can I use Black Beans?
Lauren Allen says
Yes, definitely!