Description
Creamy and flavorful Instant Pot Refried Beans that are perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a hearty dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Dried Pinto Beans
- 1 medium Onion, chopped finely
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Lime Juice, optional
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the beans: Start by giving your dried pinto beans a good rinse under cool water. Drain them well.
- Sauté the aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” mode. Add the olive oil, then toss in the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
- Throw in the beans and broth: Add the rinsed beans to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release for about 15 minutes.
- Open the pot and mash the beans to your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve your refried beans as desired.
Notes
Optional additions include lime juice for brightness or various spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: refried beans, Instant Pot, vegetarian, Mexican, healthy recipe