QiMeal
Refried Beans
Refried Beans · ready in 12 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Creamy pinto beans blended smooth and gently cooked with garlic and olive oil, finished with a savory seasoning and melted cheese for a warm, comforting dish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 12 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 210
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 480 gPinto beans
- 10 gAdobo seasoning
- 12 gGarlic cloves
- 30 gOlive oil
- 6 gSalt
- 60 gCheese
Equipment
food processor, stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving dish, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Prepare the pinto beans, peel and mince the garlic cloves, measure the olive oil, salt, adobo seasoning, and cheese, and set out a skillet and food processor. · 5 min
What to look for: smooth paste
- Purée beans
Add the pinto beans to the food processor and blend until they form a smooth, thick paste. · 2 min
What to look for: Smooth, uniform paste
- Start cooking
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the bean purée, minced garlic, salt, and adobo seasoning to the pan. · 2 min
What to look for: Oil shimmering and garlic fragrant
- Refry beans
Stir the beans constantly over medium heat until the oil is absorbed and the mixture thickens into a spreadable consistency. · 3 min
What to look for: Thick, glossy beans pulling from the pan
- Serve and garnish
Transfer the warm refried beans to a serving dish, sprinkle evenly with the cheese, and serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: steaming slightly
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk
May contain: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Pinto beans
- black beans: Produces a slightly earthier flavor and darker color.
- canned pinto beans: Reduce salt if using canned beans.
Adobo seasoning
- chili powder: Adjust salt separately.
Garlic cloves
- garlic powder: Add gradually to avoid overpowering.
Olive oil
- vegetable oil: Use neutral oil to keep flavor mild.
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste.
Cheese
- vegan shredded cheese: Melts best when freshly grated.
- queso fresco: Crumble over just before serving.
