Smoked Paprika Mashed Pinto Beans

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Creamy, deeply flavored pinto beans mashed with smoked paprika and cumin, a simple yet sophisticated side dish. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Pinto beans, Smoked paprika, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 can (15 ounces) drained pinto beans and 1/4 cup water. Mash beans with a potato masher until mostly smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes until mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and serve warm.

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