Refried Beans
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Refried Beans

Creamy, savory pinto beans fried with onion, garlic, and cumin until glossy and richly seasoned. Serve them as a satisfying Mexican main dish with warm tortillas, rice, or fresh toppings.

35 min 4 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
2
Add the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir for 45 seconds, just until fragrant; do not let the garlic brown.
3
Add the pinto beans, salt, and 120 ml of the reserved bean liquid. Stir to coat, then simmer for 5 minutes until the beans are hot and the liquid is bubbling gently.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Mash the beans in the skillet with a potato masher, adding the remaining bean liquid a little at a time until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
Pinto beans being mashed into creamy refried beans in a skillet Immagine generata dall'IA
5
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the beans are thick, glossy, and pull away slightly from the sides of the skillet. Taste and adjust the salt.
6
Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Rest for 2 minutes so the beans settle, then serve warm topped with cilantro.
Glossy refried beans topped with cilantro and served with lime Immagine generata dall'IA

Perché questa ricetta funziona

Frying the aromatics first gives the beans a sweet, savory foundation, while mashing them directly in the skillet preserves texture and creates a naturally creamy finish without dairy.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Cool within two hours, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat with 1 to 3 tablespoons of water, stirring until steaming hot and creamy; loosen further if needed.

Nutrizione / porzione

370kcal
17,02 gproteine
52,35 gcarboidrati
11,47 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 20 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 20 ago 2026