Instant Pot Refried Beans

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Refried beans in the Instant Pot go from dried to refried in just about an hour.

Submitted by Tim Unger
Updated on December 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 medium white onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans

  • 8 cups water

  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add oil, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and water. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure and set the timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Check a bean; if not yet tender, close and lock the lid and cook for 5 more minutes at high pressure.

  3. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid. Return beans to the pot. Add salt and 1/2 of the reserved liquid; purée using a stick blender, adding more cooking liquid as needed. Use the Keep Warm or Slow Cooker function to keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
6g Fat
30g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 477mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 653mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.