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If you make this Refried Beans Recipe with Canary Beans you may never go back to the canned variety! This refried beans recipe is simple and produces the creamiest consistency thanks to the Canary Beans, also known as Mayocoba beans. These Peruvian beans are similar to pinto beans and taste great with any of your favorite Mexican dishes! vegetarian and vegan options included

Canary Refried Beans Recipe

This refried beans recipe is simple and produces the creamiest consistency thanks to the Canary Beans, also known as Mayocoba beans.
4.10 from 10 votes
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Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: healthy recipe, mexican food, refried beans, refried beans recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Dried Canary Beans rinsed and sorted (or pinto beans)
  • 64 ounces Broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • 1 Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • Generous Pinch Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Combine beans, broth and onion in a 3.5 quart pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2.5-3 hours or until beans are tender. Add more water while cooking as needed to prevent burning. During the last 15 minutes of cook time, add salt, garlic powder , cumin and chili powder.
  • Remove from heat and let cool 5-10 minutes. Mash or blend to desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.

Refried Beans

  • Pan fry beans in large skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes while stirring. 1-2 teaspoons of oil or lard may be added to beans for frying.

Notes

Add more spices to taste if needed.
This makes a family sized amount. Recipe can be reduced by half and cooked in the same way.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 593mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g
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