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Refried Beans

A delicious and creamy side dish made from cooked and mashed beans, often seasoned with spices and served with various meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional
  • salt to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Beans
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add cooked pinto beans and mash them with a masher.
  3. Season with garlic powder, cumin, and salt to taste.
  4. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Refried beans can be served as a side dish or used as a filling for burritos and tacos.

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