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Instant Pot Refried Beans (no soak)

Instant Pot Refried Beans (no soak) are simple and flavorful while being totally healthy. Make this mexican favorite in the pressure cooker in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Additional Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 112kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans about 2 cups
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6-7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro stems removed and chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Water
  • Better than Bouillon optional

Instructions

  • Begin by looking through dry beans and discard any bad pieces or rocks.Set to the side.
  • To the pot of your Instant Pot, add oil and turn on device to saute function. Once hot, add diced onions, minced garlic, and jalapeno. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chopped cilantro along with spices. Stir for one minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
  • Add a splash of chicken stock to the Instant Pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any cooked on pieces that have browned at the bottom of the pot (there is a lot of flavor there).
  • Pour dry beans into the pot. Give them a stir to coat in oil and seasonings.
  • Add remaining chicken stock and water and stir. 
  • Attach Instant Pot lid and make sure it is in the sealing designation. 
  • Set to HIGH pressure for 50 minutes. It will take several minutes to come up to pressure.
  • Once the cooking time is up, allow to natural release for 20 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure and remove lid. 
  • Scoop out 2 cups of liquid and reserve to the side. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, puree the beans to you desired thickness, adding back the reserved liquid as needed. 
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 192mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g