Restaurant Style Refried Beans Recipe
Restaurant-Style Refried Beans are irresistibly smooth and creamy, made by blending the ingredients in a food processor and adding just enough water for the perfect consistency. Our Tex-Mex–loving family makes them several times a month—and we’re more than a little obsessed!
Servings 6 1/3 cup servings
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion - diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
- 30 oz. pinto beans - rinsed and strained
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium lime - freshly juiced
- water - to thin (we use about 1/4 cup)
- chopped cilantro and a dash of hot sauce (optional) - to serve
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add some olive oil, and then the diced onions and peppers. Sauté for a few minutes, or until veggies are soft. Then add the garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper – and stir for another 30 seconds.1-2 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup yellow onion, 1 medium jalapeno pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add beans. Add the pinto beans and and continue cooking for several minutes until beans are heated.30 oz. pinto beans
- Process. Spoon the veggie mixture into a food processor, and pulse until it’s completely pureed. Add butter, fresh lime juice, and pulse again. Then add water to thin beans as desired. (I normally add at least 1/4 cup.)2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 medium lime, water
- Serve. Serve refried beans with some chopped cilantro and a dash of hot sauce.chopped cilantro and a dash of hot sauce (optional)
Notes
- We love these refried beans in quesadillas, tostadas, tacos, and as a dip for chips!
- Store leftover refried beans in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg