Easy Vegetarian Refried Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse and place the dry beans in a large pot and cover with fresh water. Bring the beans to a rolling boil over high heat, then drain the water and return the beans to the pot.
2. Add fresh water to cover the beans by approximately 2 inches. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours and 45 minutes or until the beans reach desired softness. Add more water as needed to keep beans covered.
3. Once the beans are cooked and tender, mash them well using a potato masher or immersion blender. Stir in the remaining garlic, olive oil, and salt. Add water as needed to reach your preferred consistency. Simmer the mashed beans over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.

Nutrition

• Calories: 161 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 595 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g