Instant Pot® Refried Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and water; stir. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure and set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  3. Remove the lid and check a bean; if not yet tender, close and lock the lid and cook another 5 minutes at high pressure.
  4. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid. Return beans to pot and add salt and 1 cup reserved liquid. Puree using a stick blender, adding additional cooking liquid as needed. Keep warm using the slow cooker function.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

285 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 18.6g 24% DV
Carbs 30.9g 11% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10050.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 405.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 229.3mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 425.5mg 33% DV
Iron 10.3mg 57% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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