Refritos (Refried Beans)

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. raw pinto beans
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 minced green pepper
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring to soak the beans at least 3 hours before you need them. Cover the pintos with water and let soak 1 1/2 hours or more. Cover with more water and cook, partially covered, until well done, usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Make sure you check their water level periodically while they cook.
  2. When they are soft, drain off excess water and mash them well with a wooden pestle or a potato masher.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 48g 17% DV
Fiber 10.6g 38% DV
Sugar 3.5g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10038mg 100% DV
Potassium 906.3mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 24mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 370.5mg 29% DV
Iron 20.6mg 100% DV

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

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