EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS
3 quart Instant Pot (12 cups)
immersion blender or potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- ½ of a 7 ounce can diced green chilis
- 1 small roma tomato , chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ of a jalapeño, seeded and diced
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili pepper
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 ounces dried pinto beans, approximately 1/2 cup rinsed
- 2 tablespoons juice of a fresh orange, (optional)
Instructions
- Set up Instant Pot. Dice onion and garlic and chop tomato. Measure out spices. Set aside. Turn on Instant Pot to sauté 'normal' and add olive oil to heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Once hot, add onion and allow to cook a few minutes until translucent. Add green diced peppers and roma tomato. Cook for 2 minutes.1/2 cup yellow onion1/2 of a 7 ounce can diced green chilis1 small roma tomato
- Add garlic, jalapeño and spices. Cook and stir for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.1 clove garlic1/2 of a jalapeño1/2 teaspoon ancho chili pepper1/2 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 tablespoon paprika
- Turn off Instant Pot and add 3/4 cup broth and bay leaf. Lastly, add rinsed pinto beans.3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth1 bay leaf4 ounces dried pinto beans
- Place cover on and manually pressure cook on high for 50 minutes. Allow to slow release (about 20 minutes). Open lid and remove bay leaf. Add fresh squeezed orange juice to beans.2 tablespoons juice of a fresh orange
- For creamy traditional refried beans, use an immersion bender until consistency achieved. Manual potato masher will offer a chunkier refried bean.
- Pat yourself on the back…well done! Enjoy!
MY NOTES
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @SmallerDishes or tag #SmallerDishes!
Pin Recipe
Share
Tweet
Email