Usually I make refried beans in my Crock Pot using black beans and pinto beans, but it requires a lot of planning and time. Sometimes I just don’t have that!
So this quick and easy refried beans recipe is awesome if you are in a pinch and need some refried beans! You can easily make yummy refried beans using a couple cans of beans!
Why not just use a can of refried beans? Sometimes I don’t have that either! Also, my refried beans in the Crock Pot are SO much better than the canned version, that I hardly ever buy cans of refried beans any more. Plus, this easy recipe is probably healthier than the canned version. It certainly tastes fresher!
However, I always have cans of beans in my pantry just waiting to be used! This recipe is so quick and so easy and really tasty!
This is really good served as a side for Vegetarian Crock Pot Fajitas for extra protein!
Quick and Easy Refried Beans (From Canned)
Ingredients:
2 tbsp oil (I used olive oil)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (do not rinse)
½ an onion, diced small (if you prefer your beans smooth, leave this out)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
salt to taste
Directions:
- Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat
- Add garlic and cook until soft, just a couple of minutes
- Add pintos with liquid and all spices to pan and cook until beans are heated thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally
- Take off heat and mash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture
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