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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 4 votes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb kidney beans about 2 1/4 cups dried beans (or 2 14-ounces of canned beans)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Water Use 4.5 cups for Instant Pot beans, and 1/2 cup for Canned Beans
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Toppings I used jalapenos, hot sauce, cilantro, and extra lime juice

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.

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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