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Appetizer for 4

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Pinto beans cook under pressure with onion, garlic, spices, and broth before being mashed until creamy.

$1.77per serving $
95 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pinto beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • salt to taste (optional)
  • cilantro
  • jalapeno
  • green onions
  • tomatoes
  • lime
  • feta cheese

Steps

  1. Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté, heat the olive oil, and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the dried pinto beans and chicken stock, then secure the lid.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes.
  5. Release any remaining pressure, remove the lid, and mash the beans with a potato masher until creamy.
  6. Stir in cilantro, jalapeno, green onions, tomatoes, lime, or feta if using, then season with salt.

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