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Easy Healthy Refried Beans

This Easy and Healthy Refried Beans recipe is a great alternative to store-bought refried beans. These vegetarian refried beans are lower in sodium, fat, cholesterol and low calorie. Plus you can make them in 5 minutes and have a great bean dip full of flavor.
 
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 83.5kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 1 can beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne optional
  • juice from half a lime or lemon

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium heat, add broth, drained beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir.
  • Mash with a fork, potato masher or use an immersion blender until you reach desired texture. Heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add lime or lemon juice, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 83.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.75g | Fiber: 5g