Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans | Pressure Cooker Recipe

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak dry pinto beans in water.

Drain the beans and transfer them to the instant pot.

Add fresh water and salt to the instant pot.

Cook on manual for 35 minutes, then perform a quick release.

Drain the beans after cooking.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.

Add the cooked beans and vegetable broth to the skillet.

Stir to combine.

Mash the beans to your desired consistency; you can leave some beans chunky or mash all.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

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