Homemade frijoles refritos (refried beans)
Our dietitians' favouriteThis is the Homemade frijoles refritos (refried beans) recipe.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cooking: 12 min
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 can (540 mL) kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomatoes diced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) cilantro chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Preparation
In a large skillet, melt butter on medium-high heat and brown onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add beans and cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
Blend in tomatoes, chili powder and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, crush with a pestle or purée using a food processor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 36 Calories |
| Protein: | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 5 g |
| Fat: | 1 g |
| Fibre: | 1.9 g |
| Sodium: | 72 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 1 % / 16 mg |
| Folate: | 3 % |
| Iron: | 3 % |
| Magnesium: | 3 % |
| Phosphorus: | 3 % |
