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These cheater refried beans are made with a food processor. Ready in only 10-15 minutes!

Cheater Refried Beans

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5 from 3 reviews

These shortcut refried beans only need a few ingredients and about 15 minutes to prepare!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 30 ounces canned pinto beans drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh salsa like you find in the refrigerator section of your grocery store
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add beans, salsa, cumin, lime juice, and water to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add butter to a medium saucepan, and heat over medium heat until melted. Add blended beans, and stir in butter. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking over low heat at least five minutes. Add salt to taste.
  • Author: Andi
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican