Instant Pot Refried Mayocoba Beans

I love saving money by cooking dried beans – it’s just so much cheaper than canned beans. It also opens up a world of new bean varieties like these Instant Pot Refried Mayocoba Beans.

Who knew a little yellow bean could cook up so creamy? If you can’t find Mayocoba Beans just sub pintos or black beans.

What are Mayacoba beans?

Mayacoba Beans are pale yellow beans that originated in Peru but are grown all over now, including California.

You may also see them called canary, canario, or Peruano beans.

These little yellow beans are an extra creamy, which makes them a perfect match for refried beans.

You can also substitute Mayacoba beans in recipes that call for cannellini beans too.

Do I Have to Soak the Beans?

Most of the time, I never tell you to soak or not to soak your beans as a rule of thumb.

Mexicans typically do not soak their beans before cooking, but in India they soak all their beans, including lentils.

To use the cooking time and water as listed in the recipe below you do need to soak those beans overnight.

But you can up the liquid and cooking time to cook them from dry.

What If the Beans Aren’t Cooked When I Check Them?

Dry beans are the variable in all recipes. Some are old and you may not even know that.

You just grabbed a bag at the store, but they could have been in a warehouse for months before that.

Because of that, one time your beans may not cook all the way. So, if you open your electric pressure cooker and the beans still aren’t soft enough, put the lid back on and cook for another 5 minutes.

How Do I Serve Refried Beans?

This is the best part – eating them! They are great as a side with rice or quinoa, in tacos, on top of salads, and be sure to try in “lettuce tacos”.

You can freeze any leftovers like I do. I package them in about 1 cup portions which will feed Cheryl and I for one meal.

It’s just as easy as having a can of refried beans in your pantry, but with none of the ingredients you’d rather avoid.

Use These If You Can’t Find Mayocoba Beans

• pinto beans
• kidney beans
• cranberry beans
• black beans
• other heirlooms

What Recipes Should I Serve with Refried Mayocoba Beans?

You could start off with a nice bowl of Jackfruit Tortilla Soup. I’d also make the Mexican bean and quinoa without the beans and serve with these refried mayocoba beans.

Make some Instant Pot Orange Lime Chile Jackfruit to serve with these beans. Make burritos with the leftovers and fill your freezer for a grab and go dinner another night.

Instant Pot Not Refried Mayacoba Beans

Kathy Hester

Get ready to make the creamiest refried beans you’ve ever had. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Additional Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8 servings

Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

• Dry Beans (Dry Mayocoba Beans, 4 lb)
• 4oz Dried Mexican Oregano

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound dry mayocoba beans soaked overnight
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp jalapeno powder or more if you like it hotter
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Drain the soaked beans, then add them with the water, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and jalepeno powder. Stir.
• Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. 
• Carefully release the pressure manually. 
• Try to mash one of the beans with a fork to see if they are soft. If not put the lid back on and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher or you can use an immersion blender to get them extra smooth.
• If there’s too much liquid left, you can turn your IP to saute and cook off any extra liquid.

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Notes

Can’t find mayocoba beans where you live? You can order them on Amazon or just substitute the dried beans you do have.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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