Updated with New (2022) Weight Watchers Points.
I love refried beans. They are so versatile and I love that beans are 0 Points on the Weight Watchers Plan. However, recently at a church function I tasted real homemade refried beans. And let me tell you, it was heavenly. There is no going back to the canned version. So in an effort to recreate the recipe, I came up with the ultimate Instant Pot Recipe for Simple Refried Beans that are only 1 Point on the WW Program. And now you’re going to be able to make it too!
Refried beans are the perfect side dish, dip or filling for a taco, tortilla or burrito. And I love it with eggs (scroll down to see how I use the refried beans with eggs). They are that good and so filling. Not to mention full of protein and healthy for you.
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3 Cups of Pinto Beans (Soaked for 4 hours and drained)
1 Large White Onion, Peeled and Chopped
1 Each Red Bell Pepper + Jalapeno Pepper, Chopped
4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
9 Cups of Vegetable Broth
1/2 Teaspoon Each of Chili Powder + Ground Cumin
Salt/Pepper to Taste
Cilantro Leaves, Optional
DIRECTIONS:
- After beans have been soaked for 4 hours and drained, place into the Instant Pot along with all the ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook on the Bean/Chili setting for 20 minutes. Release the pressure and strain the beans and vegetables reserving the broth.
- Transfer the cooked beans & vegetables to a blender or food processor. Work in batches while adding as much liquid back into the pureed mixture as needed. Garnish with Cilantro if using.
- Place into a bowl and serve. This makes 4 servings. Garnish with up to 1/4 cup of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheese per serving will keep this at 1 Point per serving on Weight Watchers. Enjoy!
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The Ultimate Instant Pot Recipe for Simple Refried Beans
Author:DeeDeeDoes
Recipe type:Side Dish
Cuisine:Latin
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Serves:4
Ingredients
- 3 Cups of Pinto Beans (Soaked for 4 hours and drained)
- 1 Large White Onion, Peeled and Chopped
- 1 Each Red Bell Pepper + Jalapeno Pepper, Chopped
- 4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
- 9 Cups of Vegetable Broth
- ½ Teaspoon Each of Chili Powder + Ground Cumin
- Salt/Pepper to Taste
- Cilantro Leaves, Optional
Instructions
- After beans have been soaked for 4 hours and drained, place into the Instant Pot along with all the ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook on the Bean/Chili setting for 20 minutes. Release the pressure and strain the beans and vegetables reserving the broth.
- Transfer the cooked beans & vegetables to a blender or food processor. Work in batches while adding as much liquid back into the pureed mixture as needed. Garnish with Cilantro Leaves if using.
- Place into a bowl and serve. This makes 4 servings. Garnish with up to ¼ cup of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheese per serving will keep this at 1 Point on Weight Watchers. Enjoy!
Other Ways to Enjoy Instant Pot Simple Refried Beans
If you like your Refried Beans a bit chunkier like I do, don’t puree them in a food processor. Just mash to whatever consisitency you prefer using a potato masher or this tool that I use. And feel free to add in some fresh cilantro like I love to do after it comes out of the Instant Pot. This was how my last batch looked since I wanted to use it spooned over cauliflower rice in a burrito bowl. Yum!
Refried eggs for breakfast? Yup! This 2 SP Weight Watchers breakfast is fantastic if you follow the Blue and Purple myWW Plans. The extra SP comes from using an Ole Extreme Wellness High Fiber Low Carb Tortilla. I simply spread the refried beans on the tortilla, top with fresh salsa and add an egg “fried” in Butter Flavored Pam. I sprinkle no more than 1/4 cup of Kraft Fat Free Shredded Cheese on top. Delicious.
Let me know if you try this Ultimate Instant Pot Recipe for Simple Refried Beans in the comments below and if you are a convert like we are!
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