Refried Beans

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, chile minced
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped fine (about 1/4 cup)
  • 14 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Process broth and all but 1 cup of beans in food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds, scraping sides of bowl with rubber spatula if necessary.
  2. 2
    Add remaining beans and process until slightly chunky, about ten 1-second pulses.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. 4
    Increase heat to medium-high; add onion, peppers, and salt.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add garlic and cumin; cook, stirring frequently, about 30 seconds.
  7. 7
    Add beans and stir until thoroughly combined.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in cilantro and lime juice, if using, and serve.

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