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Instant Pot Refried Beans

Quick and easy refried beans made in the Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 cup dried pinto beans rinsed and sorted
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped, optional

Method
 

Cooking the Beans
  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute.
  4. Add rinsed pinto beans, water, salt, and cumin to the pot.
  5. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  6. Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Mashing the Beans
  1. Open the lid and stir the beans. Use a potato masher or fork to mash to desired consistency.
  2. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to reach the desired creaminess.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These refried beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

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