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Refried Kidney Beans Recipe (Vegetarian, Canned & Dried Beans)

This refried kidney beans recipe is a flavorful and easy recipe made with pantry staple dried beans & spices, no soaking required.
 
These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top or Instant Pot / pressure cooker. These beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.
 
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We are all about easy flavorful recipes on our homestead- and these kidney bean refried beans are a fantastic way to get some major flavor onto your plate without.
 
These beans are great to make when you want a hearty side dish, but don’t have traditional pinto beans on hand to make refried beans. I use my Instant Pot weekly for meal prepping and cooking ahead, but the Instant Pot really shines for beans!  I can have a delicious pot of beans ready in under an hour, no soaking required.

These Refried Kidney 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 Refried Beans are Best From Scratch!

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 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 Refried Beans with Kidney Beans?

  • Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro – 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 easy kidney refried beans 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 Vegetarian Refried Beans?

You can make these beans using canned kidney beans on the stove top, or dried kidney beans in the Instant Pot/pressure cooker. 
 

Stove Top Directions

  1. In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2.  Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  3.  Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.

Instant Pot Directions

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add Olive oil and onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and set to Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the beans to naturally release for 20 minutes or so. Then release any remaining pressure. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.
 
Along with my Instant Pot Black Bean Recipe, these pinto beans are super easy to start in the pressure cooker and walk away from.  The Instant Pot does all the work, and you reap the benefits without constantly stirring or watching a pot boil on the stove.  This “passive cooking” is my kind of meal prep!
 
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Inexpensive and Affordable Bean Recipes For Everyone

I love how inexpensive these refried kidney beans are to make! This recipe uses a lot of 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 here.  By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

More Easy Instant Pot Bean Recipes You’ll Love!

Instant Pot Chili Beans Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Pressure Cooker Oil Free Hummus Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

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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Get the Same Ingredients for this Low Sodium Refried Kidney Beans Recipe!

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!

 

As always, if you make this low sodium refried beans recipe be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe, and tag me @theherbeevore on Instagram so I can feature you.  I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations!

Let’s keep in touch – make sure to sign up for my newsletter to get fresh recipes weekly. And don’t forget to follow over on Pinterest, Instagram , & Twitter– I’d love to connect with you there! 

 

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Refried Kidney Beans

Kelly Jensen
This Refried Kidney Beans recipe is a flavorful and easy vegan recipe with pantry staple dried beans, no soaking required. These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top or Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker. These beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.
5 from 3 votes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Stove Top Directions

  • In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.

Instant Pot Directions

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add Olive oil and onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and set to Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the beans to naturally release for 20 minutes or so. Then release any remaining pressure. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes and enjoy.

Notes

Save Money on Organic Produce!

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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