By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026

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5 Minute Skinny Refried Bean Dip

Serves 4

164 cal · 5 min

5 Minute Skinny Refried Bean Dip

Recipe GLPR7a959d43b07ccd

4.0(1)
Mexican
Appetizer
5 min
164 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A quick and easy bean dip made with canned pinto beans, aromatic garlic and onion, and warm spices. Blended to a smooth, creamy consistency and ready to serve in just 5 minutes. Perfect for entertaining or a simple appetizer.

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

½ yellow onion, diced

1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained

1 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Pour in the drained pinto beans and chicken broth. Stir in the ground cumin and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  3. Transfer the entire mixture, including the liquid, to a food processor or blender. Process until you reach your desired consistency—blend until smooth for a creamy dip, or pulse a few times for a slightly chunky texture.

  4. Transfer the warm dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable crudités, or alongside rice.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Five minutes is honest if you use canned beans and don't mind garlic from a jar, though fresh garlic adds maybe another two minutes. All ingredients are standard at every Charlotte grocery chain—pinto beans are a staple at ALDI, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and Walmart at under $1 a can. At roughly $1.50 to $2 per serving, this is genuinely cheap, driven by canned beans and pantry staples. It's ideal for weeknight dips or sides, needs minimal attention, and reheats well in a microwave, though the texture is best eaten fresh or same-night. The recipe works well in the Carolinas, where pinto beans are familiar and affordable, though it's not regionally distinctive.

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