Perfect Refried Beans

AuthorMarla Meridith
DifficultyBeginner

This recipe for Perfect Refried Beans will become a go-to favorite to serve with all of your Mexican dishes.

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tsp chimayo, chili powder or cumin
 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, low sodium preferable ~ drained and rinsed
 2/3 -1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
 salt and pepper to taste
top with
 chopped fresh cilantro
 crumbled queso fresco
1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, when hot add the onions. Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.

2

Add the garlic and chili powder, stir and cook for another minute.

3

Stir in the beans and broth, cook for 5 minutes until beans are hot.

4

With a fork or back of a wooden spoon, mash the beans against the edges of the pan until they reach the consistency you like.

5

Add more broth if needed.

6

Top the beans with cilantro and queso fresco.

Ingredients

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tsp chimayo, chili powder or cumin
 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, low sodium preferable ~ drained and rinsed
 2/3 -1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
 salt and pepper to taste
top with
 chopped fresh cilantro
 crumbled queso fresco

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, when hot add the onions. Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.

2

Add the garlic and chili powder, stir and cook for another minute.

3

Stir in the beans and broth, cook for 5 minutes until beans are hot.

4

With a fork or back of a wooden spoon, mash the beans against the edges of the pan until they reach the consistency you like.

5

Add more broth if needed.

6

Top the beans with cilantro and queso fresco.

Perfect Refried Beans

~ Marla Meridith

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