By lemonblossoms.com
Authentic Refried Beans
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:2h
Made with just a few ingredients, this authentic refried beans recipe is easy & healthy. Stove top, Instant Pot & slow cooker instructions!
Updated at: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:16:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories276.6 kcal (14%)
Total Fat12.3 g (18%)
Carbs30.6 g (12%)
Sugars1.8 g (2%)
Protein11.1 g (22%)
Sodium181.9 mg (9%)
Fiber7.4 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
0.5 lbdried pinto beans
0.5onion
medium, quartered
2garlic cloves
peeled and lightly smashed
2 sprigsepazote
fresh, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1bay leaf
small
water
sea salt
or kosher salt
3 Tbsponions
minced
4 Tbsplard
or bacon drippings, or 2 tbsp olive oil, vegetable oil, unsalted butter
ground black pepper
Queso fresco
or cotija cheese, or Monterrey Jack
cilantro
chopped
Instructions
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