Vegetarian Refried Beans

This traditional vegetarian and vegan refried bean recipe tastes great with hardly any fat! You can sprinkle in Monterey jack cheese if you're vegetarian.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. When beans come to a boil, drain and return them to the same pot.

Step 2

Cover beans with water by 2 inches; stir in 1 tablespoon garlic, tomato, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans are very soft, about 3 hours and 45 minutes, adding water as needed.

Step 3

Once beans have cooked, mash them with remaining garlic, oil, and salt; add water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Place over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.