Instant Pot Refried Black Beans

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A wooden spoon stirs refried black beans in an Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Refried Black Beans

Instant Pot Refried Black Beans are a quick and healthy way to make this Mexican favorite. Save time by cooking dried black beans in a pressure cooker, then season and mash the beans to finish it off.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

1 cup black beans dried
2 cups water plus additional, if needed
1 cup chicken broth or vegetable, reduced sodium*
1 ½ tsp. salt divided
2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
½ small white or red onion finely diced, about ¾ cup
2 cloves garlic finely minced
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. black pepper
Cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

Sort beans to remove any rocks or twigs then rinse in a fine mesh strainer or colander under cool running water.
Add the beans, 2 cups water, broth, and 2 teaspoons of salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot. Ensure the pressure release valve is sealed.
Using the manual function, set the Instant Pot to high pressure and the timer to 30 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to fully pressurize before the timer starts counting down.
Once the time is up, allow a 20-minute natural pressure release before releasing the pressure valve and opening the lid.
Strain the beans using a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and reserve the liquid.
Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function (normal) and add the oil and diced onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and continue sauteing for an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Mix in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and saute for a minute.
Pour in the beans and ½ cup of reserved liquid and mix until everything is well combined. Mash the beans with a potato masher until there are very few whole beans remaining. You can also blend with an immersion blender if you want them super creamy.
Cook for 2-3 minutes and then add additional liquid until your desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

One serving = 1/2 cup refried beans.
Can also use water in place of the broth.

Meal Prep and Storage

How to prep ahead of time: You can easily make this recipe in its entirety a day or two before you need it.

How to store: Keep leftover refried beans in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.

How to freeze: Refried beans freeze well in a freezer bags or container for up to 3 months.

How to reheat: For best results, warm black beans back up in a skillet on the stove top over medium-low heat adding water as needed.

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