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Instant Pot Refried Beans

This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe is so creamy, delicious, and healthy! It serves 6, makes 3 cups of beans, and costs $3.09 to make. That’s just 52¢ per serving!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
GETTING INSTANT POT UP TO TEMP & PRESSURE RELEASE TIME45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: pinto beans
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 182kcal
Cost: $3.09

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Immersion blender OR potato masher
  • small mixing bowl
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans rinsed and picked over
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small white onion , finely diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter optional

GARNISHES:

  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend optional
  • Sliced jalapeno optional
  • Chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients except for butter and garnishes in an Instant Pot and give it a good stir.
  • Move the vent to “seal”. Press MANUAL and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes.
  • Once the 45 minutes are up, let the pressure release naturally for 25 minutes. Then, move the vent to “venting” and let the remaining steam release.
  • Open the lid. Ladle 2 cups of the cooking liquid into a bowl or measuring cup. Drain the beans into a large colander.
  • Return the beans to the pot and use an immersion blender (or potato masher) to puree the beans. Add in some of the cooking liquid until your desired consistency is reached. Add butter (if using) and stir until melted.
  • Garnish (optional) and serve.

Notes

This recipe makes about 3 cups of refried beans. 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg