Canned Refried Beans Recipe

Canned Refried Beans Recipe

Canned refried beans recipe is the perfect side dish that you can serve to your guests. It just needs a few pantry staples to boost the flavor and make it super creamy.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

1 Saucepan
Spatula

Ingredients

3 (15 ounce can) Refried Beans
½ White Onion (finely diced)
2 Garlic Clove (minced)
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Take a medium-sized saucepan.
Add olive oil, onion and garlic to the saucepan.
Stir until tender, over medium-high heat.
Add beans, and mix thoroughly with the onion and garlic. Stir until smooth.
Then add cumin, chili powder, lime and salt. Stir to mix.
Remove the saucepan the stove and mash the beans till you get the desired consistency.
Top it up with cilantro, and cotija cheese if desired.

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Notes

You can keep these refried beans for up-to 5 days in the fridge. Keep tightly covered.

You can use both pinto and black beans. But, I like to use pinto beans because these are the best beans for making refried beans. They are super creamy and almost buttery in flavor.

If you want to spice up your beans, you can add finely chopped jalapeno peppers along with your onions and garlic.

You can also add a tablespoon or two of diced green chilies.

White onion or yellow onion both will work.

You can use 2 tablespoons of butter instead of olive oil.

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Keyword Canned refried beans, Creamy beans, Mexican cuisine

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