Refried Beans – Frijoles Refritos

This simple recipe makes the shop purchased ones look second rate at best. This is a works every time. Refried Beans – Frijoles Refritos is a Traditional Mexican dish of cooked mashed beans. This is a superb side dish when serving tacos or a larger meal. you can roll them in a tortilla to create a bean burrito. They also have become very popular as a dip for corn tortilla chips. Refried Beans are also a primary ingredient in many tostada, chimichanga, and pupusa recipes. This has become one of the most popular dip recipe on this site. They are easy but ever so tasty. 

Refried Beans – Frijoles Refritos

Refried Beans – Frijoles Refritos is a Traditional Mexican dish of cooked mashed beans. This is a superb side dish when serving tacos or a larger meal.

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Course: Dips and Spreads, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cheese, Monterey Jack, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 197kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil 30 ml
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 ml
• 3 cups pinto beans 750 ml, cooked and drained
• Monterey jack grated
• Salt to taste
• ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• Heat the fat in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the garlic and cumin for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the beans and mash with a potato masher or fork until thoroughly mashed.
• Season with salt and pepper and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 0.01g