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Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans Recipe

Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans recipe is a flavorful and easy side dish with pantry staple canned beans, a few simple vegetables, and a lot of spice. These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top in about 20 minutes.

These canned beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.  I like to serve them alongside fajita veggies, cilantro lime rice in the rice cooker, and with my easy guacamole without cilantro.

Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans
 
We are all about easy flavorful recipes on our homestead- and these easy quick  refried beans are a fantastic way to get some major flavor onto your plate. I always keep a stock of canned beans in the pantry for quick and delicious sides like these. You can use any canned beans 
 
This refried beans are fast to prepare, and you can make them while preparing other sides.  Serve these beans with your next Taco Tuesday spread – they are great alongside rice or tucked into a delicious burrito.

These Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans are:

  • Earthy
  • Spicy (but can be less spicy if desired)
  • Warming
  • Filling
  • High Protein
  • Vegan & Gluten Free
  • High in Plant Based Protein

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Easy Recipes for Canned Pinto Beans

This canned refried beans recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

What’s In These Canned Pinto Refried Beans Recipe?

  • Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! 
    If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

 

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One of the BEST Pantry Beans Recipes

This refried beans from a can of pintos recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand.

Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate.  I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked.

And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients in my Amazon shop here.  By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

How Do I Make These Refried Beans from a Can of Pintos?

  1. In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
  2.  Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3.  Remove bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro, chili flakes, lime juice, and enjoy.
 
 
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The Best Immersion Blender for Beans

I’ve owned a lot of blenders, but my Vitamix immersion blender is definitely the best one I’ve owned. This high-speed blender will blend even the toughest of ingredients into pulp. 

I prefer using my immersion blender for recipes like soup, as it’s much easier to manage than transferring all the ingredients to a stand blender. This is definitely one kitchen appliance we use on a weekly basis!

More Easy Instant Pot Bean Recipes You’ll Love!

Instant Pot Chili Beans Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

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Instant Pot Oil Free Lentil Soup Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Instant Pot Vegetarian Cowboy Beans Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Vegetarian Instant Pot Succotash Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

 

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Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans

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Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans recipe is a flavorful and easy side dish with pantry staple canned beans, a few simple vegetables, and a lot of spice. These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top in about 20 minutes. These canned beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.  I like to serve them alongside fajita veggies, cilantro lime rice in the rice cooker, and with my easy guacamole without cilantro.
5 from 3 votes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro, chili flakes, lime juice, and enjoy.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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