Easy Refried Beans

Name: Easy Refried Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped yellow or white onion (about ½ small onion); ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked pinto beans; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime), to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

These refried beans are delicious and so easy to make. This refried bean recipe is quick, too—use canned beans and they're ready in 25 minutes! Plus, these beans are healthy, vegan and gluten free. Recipe yields 2 1/2 cups refried beans (21 ounces), enough for 5 servings.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:14:14 GMT