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Refried Beans
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Saturated Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrate | Fiber | Added Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 cup | 160 | 8g | 0.7g | 0mg | 24g | 6g | 0g |
If you're looking for ways to increase your intake of plant-based protein, this recipe is a must-try. With only 5 ingredients, this dish comes together in a flash!
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added beans (pinto, black, or other type)
1 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin OR ½ teaspoon chili powder
Preparation
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before you begin cooking.
Drain beans and rinse to reduce juices.
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft.
Add beans and cumin or chili powder to frying pan. Using a potato masher or back of spoon, scrunch beans and cumin into onion mixture in frying pan.
Drain beans. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Cook and stir bean mixture on medium heat until heated through; 3-5 minutes.