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Instant Pot Refried Bean Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Instant Pot Refried Bean Dip recipe combines perfectly cooked pinto beans with roasted garlic and aromatic spices to create a creamy, flavorful dip. The beans are cooked under pressure for tenderness, then sautéed and mashed to the desired consistency, enhanced by fresh lime zest and juice. Ideal for parties or snacks, it’s a wholesome, homemade alternative to store-bought refried beans.

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Bean Mixture

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 cups water

For Sautéing and Final Mixing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup reserved bean broth (plus more as needed)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Roast Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice off the top ¼-inch of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, wrap loosely to allow steam to build, and roast for 45 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Prepare Bean Mixture in Instant Pot: Meanwhile, add the rinsed pinto beans, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin into the Instant Pot. Pour in 8 cups of water to cover the ingredients.
  3. Cook Beans Under Pressure: Seal the Instant Pot valve and set to cook on high pressure/manual mode for 45 minutes. Once complete, allow a natural pressure release for 25 minutes to ensure beans are tender.
  4. Mash Roasted Garlic: When garlic is done roasting, squeeze the softened cloves onto a cutting board and mash them with a fork to form a paste.
  5. Drain Beans and Reserve Broth: Carefully remove cooked beans from the Instant Pot, draining well and reserving about ½ cup of the cooking broth for later use.
  6. Sauté Beans: Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the beans back into the pot along with ¼ cup of the reserved broth. Gently mash the beans using a potato masher or fork, cooking and stirring until you reach a creamy and desired texture, adding more broth as needed to adjust thickness.
  7. Add Final Flavorings: Stir in the mashed roasted garlic along with lime zest and lime juice. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  8. Serve: Serve the warm refried bean dip with chips or as a side dish to your favorite Mexican meals.

Notes

  • Soak the beans overnight for faster cooking, although it is not necessary when using an Instant Pot.
  • If you prefer spicier dip, add some chopped jalapeños or a pinch of chili powder when sautéing the beans.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor contrast.
  • The bean broth can be used to adjust consistency; add slowly to avoid making the dip too runny.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/instant-pot-refried-bean-dip-recipe/