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    Home » Condiments » Refried Red Kidney Beans

    Published: Feb 19, 2020 · Modified: Sep 10, 2021 by Roché Woodworth · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Refried Red Kidney Beans

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    A simple and easy Homemade Mexican Refried Red Kidney Beans recipe. Made from scratch. Perfect for a Mexican Feast. 7 Simple Ingredients. 10 Minutes. Gluten-Free. Vegan.
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    refried red kidney beans in a light green bowl garnished with chopped cilantro and a tortilla chip

    What Are Refried Beans?

    Refried Beans is a popular dish consisting of mashed beans. It is a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, but has some difference approaches when cooking the dish.

    Although refried beans are sometimes referred to a “Mexican Beans”, it is a popular dish in various Latin American cultures.

    Carbs In Refried Beans?

    We love refried beans, and admittedly, we eat them on occasion even though we preach the Low-Carb and Keto life.

    Refried Beans have 15g of carbs per 100g. They are high in fiber though, with 5g of fiber per 100g.

    This means that a 100g portion of refried beans has 10g of net carbs.

    Are Refried Beans Keto Friendly?

    If you’re wondering whether you can have refried beans on the low-carb or keto diet, the answer is “no” in most cases.

    Although beans are high in protein, fiber and other important nutrients – they have a very high carb count, making them unsuitable for low-carb and keto dieters in the majority of situations.

    Nutrition and Calories of Refried Beans:

    Refried Beans are a good source of Protein and Dietary Fiber. They are low in Saturated Fat and Cholestrol.

    Red Kidney Refried Beans are also rich in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.

    It contains about 217 calories per cup of refried beans.

    See this PAGE for more in depth data on the nutrition of refried beans.

    How To Make Homemade Refried Red Kidney Beans:

    Here’s how to make refried beans from scratch! We like to use red kidney beans!

    The Ingredients You Need:

    1. Red Kidney Beans (Cooked or Canned)
    2. Onion
    3. Minced Garlic
    4. A Handful Of Spices

    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    step by step instructions of an easy refried beans recipe made with red kidney beans
    1. Start by tossing all the ingredients into a small pan. (Photo 1)
    2. Bring everything to a boil and let it simmer. (Photo 2)
    3. Stir it every few minutes and smash the beans until it reaches your desired consistency. (We prefer chunkier refried beans.) (Photo 3)
    4. Once it’s at your desired consistency, remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve! (Photo 4)

    Video Instructions:

    What Do You Serve With Refried Beans?

    It’s a great side dish any Mexican meal!

    1. We like to spread it in a tortilla for a burrito,
    2. Scoop a dollop into a taco,
    3. A side dish to Mexican Chicken,
    4. etc.

    It’s also great as a Refried Bean Dip for tortilla chips.

    Looking For More Healthy Mexican Recipes?

    If this Refried Kidney Beans Recipe doesn’t tickle your fancy, we’ve got a few other healthy (low carb, keto and often paleo) Mexican recipes up our sleeves, and well as personal favorites from other great bloggers.

    1. Mexican Salad
    2. Taco Seasoning Blend
    3. Restaurant Style Salsa
    4. Some recipes from other great bloggers: 11 Keto Mexican Recipes

    Have You Made This Refried Red Kidney Beans Recipe?

    side shot of refried kidney beans garnished with chopped cilantro

    If you’ve made this easy homemade refried beans recipe, please leave a comment and a rating. We love hearing your feedback and it greatly helps us improve our recipes!

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    Easy Refried Kidney Beans

    A simple and easy Homemade Mexican Refried Red Kidney Beans recipe. Made from scratch. Perfect for a Mexican Feast. 7 Simple Ingredients. 10 Minutes. Gluten-Free. Vegan.
    3.58 from 7 votes
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    Course: Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 8.68kcal
    Author: Roche Woodworth

    Ingredients

    • 1 Can Kidney Beans (Don’t Drain)
    • ¼ Onion (Finely Chopped)
    • 1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
    • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon White Pepper
    • to taste Salt

    Instructions

    • Add the beans (including the liquid) from the can into a medium sauce pan, over a medium heat.
    • Add all the rest of the ingredients, and cook until heated through.
    • While it cooks, be sure to smash the beans until they reach your desired consistency.
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    Tips and Tricks:

    1. Add vegetable stock if the refried beans get too thick.
    2. If it’s too saucy, just keep simmering for a few minutes longer.
    3. If you would like a very smooth final product – use an immersion blender.
    4. Draining the beans: We always buy canned beans in brine. The ingredients are beans, water and salt. Check the label.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 8.68kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.73g | Protein: 0.35g | Fat: 0.22g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 598.61mg | Potassium: 29.54mg | Fiber: 0.53g | Sugar: 0.38g | Vitamin A: 296.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.74mg | Calcium: 3.3mg | Iron: 0.34mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @LivingChirpy or tag #livingchirpy!

    This recipe for Refried Kidney Beans was first published on August 1, 2018 and was updated on February 19, 2020 to include detailed step-by-step instructions and faqs.

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    1. Betty Clifton says

      January 1, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      2 stars
      Easy enough to make, but way too much white pepper!

      Reply
    2. Douglas says

      June 12, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      2 stars
      Way too salty and peppery. I added 2 more cans of beans to make it restaurant quality.

      Reply
    3. Sherri Oake says

      June 11, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      2 stars
      I found it inedibly salty. I used a 15.5 oz. can of beans in brine so perhaps this requires a larger can. No size is noted in the recipe. In order to salvage it I added another can of beans and doubled everything else but added no additional salt. It was ok but still extremely salty.

      Reply
    4. Cheryl says

      May 7, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      4 stars
      Great recipe — bit too much salt. Next time I’ll wait until the end and salt to taste. Thanks for the starter, though!

      Reply
    5. Annemarie says

      March 25, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this…. I made some beans by soaking, cooking, then freezing them in. Can sized portions. So I used those and with water but I also mixed a little of Sabor medium salsa in while it cooked and omitted the cumin because I’m not a fan! It is seriously so awesome…it has ruined me for all other refried beans!
      I topped it with a little cheddar and hot sauce!

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