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.
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
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?
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- Canned Pinto Beans (No Salt Added) – if using canned beans for this recipe I like to use ones that have no added salt.
- 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 recipe I make – they have a fantastic flavor!
- 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.
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?
- 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.
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!
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Refried Beans from Canned Pinto Beans
Equipment
- Pot
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 2 14 ounce cans pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 lime juiced
- Toppings I used jalapenos, hot sauce, cilantro, and extra lime juice
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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