Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe (No Soak)

These No Soak Instant Pot Refried Beans are:

• Earthy
• Spicy (but can be less spicy if desired)
• Warming
• Filling
• High Protein
• Vegan & Gluten Free
• Made without oil!

Homemade Beans VS Canned

While I love the convenience of canned beans, I usually cook dry beans from scratch in my pressure cooker – the texture is better and it’s more affordable.  I use a larger 7.5-Quart Instant Pot which is larger than the standard model so I can batch cook more at a time. 

If you don’t already have one, the Instant Pot works wonders for cooking dried beans fast, no soaking required! While canned beans are super convenient, they are often loaded with sodium.  If you buy canned beans, I always recommend using a no salt added variety so you can control the amount of salt in your dish. 

Next time you reach for the canned beans, think about investing in a pressure cooker instead! Homemade beans are incredibly cost efficient, and you can add seasonings and spices to the beans while they cook for extra flavor.

What’s In These Instant Pot Refried Beans with No Oil?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro 

• Dry Pinto Beans – I like these organic pinto beans which have a fantastic texture and flavor when cooked. Beans are a  hearty addition to any meal – add them to your breakfast burritos, enjoy in a soup for lunch, or turn them into refried beans to enjoy with dinner.
• Adobo Seasoning: a really fantastic blend of salt, pepper, garlic, and spice! I like to get one that doesn’t have a lot of salt it in, so I can control the amount of salt going into the dish.
• Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dip – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
• Paprika – for a hint of spice and great flavor!
• Bay Leaves: I always add bay leaves to every bean soup I make.
• Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! I like to add a few shakes to this recipe to give this dish a nice complex depth of flavor.

How Do I Make These Vegan Pressure Cooker Refried Beans?

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Vegan Instant Pot Refried Beans

Kelly Jensen

These Instant Pot Refried Beans without oil are a flavorful and easy vegan recipe with pantry staple dried beans, no soaking required. These bold and flavorful beans have a good amount of spice that take these legumes to the next level. These beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.

5 from 2 votes

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Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 8 servings

Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb pinto beans about 2 1/4 cups dried beans
• 1 red onion diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 cups water
• Toppings I used jalapenos, hot sauce, and cilantro

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Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Seal lid, and cook on Pressure Cook or manual mode for 45 minutes, allow beans to naturally release.
• Carefully open the Instant Pot lid, and discard the bay leaves.
• Set aside 2 cups of the bean cooking water and drain the rest. Add the bean liquid back to the pinto beans, and blend with an immersion blender.
• Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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