Low Sodium Refried Beans

Step 1

Rinse the beans in water and remove any small stones, pieces of dirt, or bad beans. Soak for ½ hour if desired but not required. (supposed to help with digestion.)

Step 2

Set Instant Pot to Sauté - High. When hot, add oil, onion, and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant then add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.

Step 3

Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, bay leaf, pepper, broth and water.

Step 4

Scrape to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Step 5

Add in the beans. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 45 minutes.

Step 7

When done, allow the pressure to release naturally. (about 20 minutes)

Step 8

Remove the lid and drain the beans in large colander, keeping the liquid. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 9

In a mixing bowl add beans and ½ cup of the reserved liquid, using a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the cooked beans until smooth. Add more liquid as needed, finish to desired texture as you like.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped onion - chives, diced tomatoes, jalapeno, cheese. Serve it with tacos, burritos, rice or enjoy it with tortilla chips