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Homemade frijoles refritos (refried beans)

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This is the Homemade frijoles refritos (refried beans) recipe.

  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cooking: 12 min
Yields 2 cups (500 ml)
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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 %