Wondering how to meal prep refried beans from scratch? In this post I share a video tutorial of how I cook pinto beans with seasonings to make refried beans in just 15 minutes.
YouTube video
Here’s my video tutuorial for making Refried Beans from Scratch:
Refried beans from scratch
- Makes 3 servings
- Prep time: 3 minutes
- Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition facts
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Skills
- How to make refried beans from scratch
- How to make refried beans
Equipment
- Strainer
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Cooking utensil
- Sauce pot or skillet
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 ounce can pinto beans
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Prepare pinto beans: Open can of pinto beans. Pour through a strainer to drain liquid. Rinse beans with fresh water.
- Cook refried pinto beans: Heat a sauce pot or skillet on high heat. Add olive oil, if using. Add drained and rinsed pinto beans. Add garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin seed, salt and water and stir. Simmer on high heat for 10-15 minutes, or until water has almost completely absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Mash refried pinto beans: In the sauce pot or skillet, using a potato masher, mash pinto beans until desired consistency. Serve hot or cold.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve Refried Pinto Beans with rice.
- Use as a filling for stuffed tortillas or tacos.
Meal Prep School
This tutorial is part of my free home cooking Meal Prep School.
View my full playlist of home cooking tutorials on the Dailey Foods YouTube Channel or by visiting the Meal Prep School page on this website.
Daniel Fast meal
This recipe is also part of my free 7-Day Daniel Fast Meal Plan. Enjoy these refried beans for dinner with cooked brown rice and Daniel Fast queso sauce.
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