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Low Sodium Refried Beans

AuthorKelly Jensen
This Low Sodium Refried Beans recipe is a flavorful and easy recipe with pinto beans, spices, and oil - no soaking required. These bold and flavorful beans can be made on the stove top or Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker. These beans make a great side dish or you can add them to tacos or burrito bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients
  

Using Canned Beans

Using Dried Beans

  • 1 lb pinto beans about 2 1/4 cups dried beans
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon no salt added adobo seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes or more to taste
  • Toppings I used jalapenos, hot sauce, cilantro, and extra lime juice

Instructions
 

Stove Top Directions (with Canned Beans)

  • In a large pot, add the Olive oil and onions and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the canned beans and the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro, chili flakes, lime juice and enjoy.

Instant Pot Directions (with Dried Beans)

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, add Olive oil and onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and set to Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 45 minutes.
  • Allow the beans to naturally release for 20 minutes or so. Then release any remaining pressure manually. Discard the bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, blend the rest of the beans until they are a creamy consistency.  Garnish with extra cilantro, chili flakes, lime juice, and enjoy.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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