Instant Pot “refried” beans are so delicious and easy to make, and they are much tastier than the canned version. Plus they are super cheap!
These are made from dry pinto beans, which are super budget friendly. Heads up though! These beans aren’t actually “fried” at all, and they use no added oil or lard. But pinky promise, you’ll never be able to tell the difference.
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They are vegan/ vegetarian friendly, low in fat, high in fiber, heart healthy and full of delicious flavor. And thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, there is no need to soak the beans ahead of time.
How to make Instant Pot refried beans
First, gather your ingredients.
Ingredients
For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.
To make this (recipe name), you will need the following:
- dried pinto beans
- water
- onion
- Better than Bullion vegetable base
- powder
- cumin
Since the vegetable base already contains so much salt, I did not use any additional salt in this recipe. You can always taste test at the end and add more if needed.
If you need a lower salt option, you can alternatively replace the water + vegetable base with low sodium vegetable broth/ stock.
You will also need an immersion blender for this recipe. These are super affordable and well worth the investment, in my opinion. Here is one of the immersion blenders I have. (Amazon affiliate link) I actually have a couple.
Cooking the beans
Rinse the beans, remove any debris (no need to soak). Set aside.
Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting, spray with cooking spray (or use water sauté method, if preferred) and add diced onion. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, and cook on high pressure for 55 minutes.
After the pressure cook time is complete, allow a natural release for 20 minutes, and quick release any remaining pressure. Let the beans slightly cool for a few minutes.
Blending Instant Pot refried beans
Drain and reserve at least a cup of cooking liquid. Return drained beans to the Instant Pot. Start with adding back about 3/4 cup of cooking liquid to the beans, and puree with an immersion blender.
Note: Texture will be soupy while warm. It will thicken as it stands, and thicken significantly more after refrigeration.
Enjoy these Instant Pot refried beans in tacos, burritos, as a side dish, or in any recipes that call for refried beans. Be sure and check out my Mexican 7 layer dip if you need some recipe inspiration.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
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Instant Pot “Refried” Beans
Instant Pot "refried" beans are so delicious and easy to make, and they are much tastier than the canned version. Plus they are super cheap!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dried pintos
- 1/2 onion diced
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon better than bullion vegetable base
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Rinse the beans, remove any debris (no need to soak). Set aside.
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting, spray with cooking spray (or use water sauté method, if preferred) and add diced onion. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients, and cook on high pressure for 55 minutes.
- Natural release for 20 minutes, and quick release any remaining pressure. Allow to cool a bit.
- Drain and reserve at least a cup of cooking liquid. Return drained beans to the Instant Pot. Start with adding back about 3/4 cup of cooking liquid to the beans, and puree with an immersion blender. Note: Texture will be soupy while warm. It will thicken as it stands, and thicken significantly more after refrigeration.
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