What is Refried Beans? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Refried Beans?

Refried beans are commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines and also used in Central America. Cooked pinto beans are mashed and cooked with oil, and mild seasonings, such as garlic and salt. The beans have a very soft texture, light brown color, and salty-umami flavor. They pair well as a side or filling for numerous savory dishes, including quesadillas and enchilada plates.

What does Refried Beans Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

pinto beans

Pinto beans are a type of legume used in many cuisines around the world, but are most popular in Latin cooking. The pinto bean has a light brown speckled skin and cream colored interior. Its body is hard, oblong, round and less than a quarter of an inch in length. When cooked, pinto beans expand and become soft and starchy. It has a mild and savory nut flavor similar to a kidney bean. These flavors are enhanced with seasonings, such as salt and spices.

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

garlic

Garlic is used in cuisines around the world and is extremely popular for its depth of flavor. The garlic bulb forms underneath the soil and is harvested once it reaches maturity. The bulb typically has thin, dry, white and flaky skin, surrounding the individual cloves. Often there are 10-12 cloves to a bulb/head of garlic. The cloves are cream colored with a strong smell and flavor that is spicy and sharp. Garlic takes on a nutty flavor in addition, when cooked. It is used in countless dishes, sauces, breads and more.

cumin ground

Cumin is a spice used in many cuisines around the world. The seed from which cumin is ground is a thin seed with a long body and tapered ends. Cumin is just a few millimeters in length and has a light brown or tan tone, which can look a bit grey. Ground cumin is light brown and has a flavor that is spicy, earthy and a little nutty. When pan heated, the flavor of cumin is both tempered and enhanced.

Refried Beans Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup130g

1/2 cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	217kcal	11%
Fats	10g	13%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	4g	9%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	25g	8%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	8g	29%
Proteins	9g	12%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	286mg	12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Refried Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans contains 9 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Refried Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans contains 25 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Refried Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans contains 10 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Refried Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans?

There are 217 calories in 1 1/2 cup of Refried Beans.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Refried Beans?

There are 47 calories in 1 oz of Refried Beans.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Refried Beans?

There are 758 calories in 1 pound of Refried Beans.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Refried Beans?

There are 434 calories in 1 Cup of Refried Beans.