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Homemade Refried Beans

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Jyoti Behrani
Instant Pot Refried Beans! Quick and easy, homemade refried beans made from scratch in Instant Pot in no time. These refried beans are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dish. This recipe is vegan, and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Ingredients For Refried Beans

  • 1 lb dried pinto beans, washed and rinsed
  • 5 cups water or broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 Serrano or jalapeno pepper, deseeded and chopped, adjust to taste
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoon oil
  • 2 bay leaf
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice, adjust to taste
  • salt to taste

Dry Spices:

For The Garnish:

  • Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • queso fresco cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Prep For Refried Beans 

  • Sort through beans to pick out any shriveled or broken beans, stones, or debris.
  • Wash and rinse dried pinto beans, keep them aside.
  • Chop onions, jalapeno, and minced garlic.

How To Make Refried Beans In Instant Pot

  • Turn ON SAUTE (more). When it displays “HOT”, add oil, and onions. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Add bay leaf, garlic, and jalapeno. Add dry spices – oregano, paprika, ground cumin, chipotle pepper. Saute for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add water (or broth), and deglaze the pot. Cancel SAUTE mode.
  • Add pinto beans, salt to taste, and remaining water (or broth). Close the lid, vent sealed.
  • Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 50 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 20 minutes.
  • Open the lid, and discard the bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend the beans to the desired consistency.
    Note: You can use a potato masher as well to mash the beans.
  • Beans will be quite runny. Turn ON SAUTE (less), and simmer for a few minutes or until desired thickness.
    Note: The consistency of beans thickens as it cools.
  • Turn OFF SAUTE. Garnish with some queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice (optional).
  • Enjoy Refried beans warm with your favorite Mexican dish!

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Refried Beans

  • Follow the recipe as discussed. Close the pressure cooker, after the first whistle, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 50 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant pot.

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Notes

For overnight soaked beans, pressure cook beans with 4 cups of water (or broth) for 25 minutes, followed by natural pressure release.
Refried beans thicken as it cools, and adjust the consistency by adding more water (or broth).
Please refer to the post for the following :
  1. Pro Tips For The Best Refried Beans
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
402
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
187
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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