Bisabuelita's Crock Pot Refried Beans Vegetarian

Experience the heartwarming flavors of "Bisabuelita's Crock Pot Refried Beans Vegetarian," a comforting, vegetarian twist on a classic Mexican side dish. Made with simple pantry staples like dried pinto beans, onion, garlic, and aromatic spices, this recipe celebrates traditional cooking with the ease of a slow cooker. Cooked low and slow for hours, the beans develop an irresistibly rich, creamy texture with no need for lard or processed ingredients. This versatile dish can be customized with fresh cilantro or a splash of lime juice for added brightness and is perfect as a side, taco filling, or burrito base. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is a wholesome, flavorful addition to any plant-based or gluten-free meal plan.

Nutriscore Rating: 90/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried pinto beans
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1.5 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 whole Lime (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried pinto beans under running water and pick out any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Peel and quarter the yellow onion, and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the rinsed beans, onion quarters, whole garlic cloves, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt into a Crock Pot.

Step 4

Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are very tender.

Step 5

Once fully cooked, remove the onion pieces with a slotted spoon and discard them. Reserve about 1 cup of the bean cooking liquid for adjusting the consistency later.

Step 6

Use an immersion blender to partially or fully puree the beans to your desired consistency. Alternatively, mash them with a potato masher for a chunkier texture.

Step 7

Stir in olive oil for creaminess and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if needed. If the mixture is too thick, add the reserved bean liquid, a little at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 8

Optional: Finely chop fresh cilantro and mix it into the beans for a fresh, herbal note.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(685.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	895.5

Total Fat 32.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 907.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 37.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.6mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2075.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 53.4%