Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans)

Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans)

This recipe is written to be prepared in an Instant Pot® pressure cooker. With some small alterations, I am sure you can cook it on the stovetop as well. These beans are great served as is or blended to be the texture of refried beans.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup salsa (Optional)
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Bean/Chili function; set timer for 45 minutes. Cooker will reach high pressure in 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Cook’s Note:

Substitute chicken bouillon for the tomato bouillon if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184
Calories
1g
Fat
34g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium114mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber8g 30%
Total Sugars3g
Protein11g
Vitamin C6mg 31%
Calcium74mg 6%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium781mg 17%

*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.

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