Mock Refried Beans

Delight your taste buds with these creamy and flavorful Mock Refried Beans, a quick and wholesome alternative perfect for any meal! Made with pantry staples like canned pinto beans, aromatic garlic, and a medley of spices including cumin, onion powder, and chili powder, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Mashed to a perfectly textured consistency, these beans are brightened with a splash of fresh lime juice and can be garnished with cilantro for added freshness. Ideal as a side dish, a hearty taco filling, or a zesty dip, this vegan-friendly dish delivers all the savory comfort of traditional refried beans—minus the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep enthusiasts, now you can enjoy homemade goodness with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Stir in the drained and rinsed pinto beans, vegetable broth, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure the beans don’t stick to the pan.

Step 5

Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash the beans until most are smooth but some remain chunky for texture. If the mixture is too thick, add more vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Stir in the lime juice and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish, taco filling, or dip. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(629.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518.1

Total Fat 17.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2202.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1368.9mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 55.1%