Refried Black Beans Recipe – Cookie and Kate

Refried black beans are one among my favourite plant-based recipe elements. I’ve perfected my method and flavorings over time, and I’m excited to share the recipe with you as we speak.

Made with canned beans, these refried black beans are a fast and satisfying different to stovetop black beans, and a enjoyable variation on basic refried pinto beans. They style far superior to plain canned black beans or store-bought refried beans. They’re the most effective!

These refried beans are flavored with sautéed onion, roasted or recent pink bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and a squeeze of recent lime juice. Because of the pink bell pepper and cumin, they’ve a delicate Cuban vibe that performs fantastically with the earthy taste of the black beans.

Refried Black Bean Suggestions

Chop the onions finely and prepare dinner them till tender. That is key to reaching a creamy texture. If the onions are too giant or undercooked, they are going to be distractingly crisp.

Mash the beans as a lot as you’d like. I cease when the beans are about half mashed (or somewhat extra), however you’ll be able to mash them utterly in case you’d like completely creamy refried beans. You’ll get even smoother outcomes in case you mix these beans in a meals processor. I don’t advocate utilizing a blender since they’re so thick.

Skip the cilantro in case you don’t prefer it. I really like its burst of freshness, however I do know it’s not for everybody.

Makes use of for Refried Black Beans

These refried beans are a wholesome facet dish for any Mexican meal. They provide a hearty dose of fiber and protein (over 10 grams every per serving) that completes a meatless meal.

The fantastic thing about refried beans is that they’re spreadable and keep put higher than plain beans. Use refried beans inside tacos, enchiladas and burritos. Unfold them inside a quesadilla, on prime of a tostada, layer them into huevos rancheros, or dollop them onto nachos. Actually, these beans are so good that I wish to eat them with tortilla chips as a bean dip.

For the easy and scrumptious bowl proven right here, mix cooked brown rice or quinoa, refried black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta. These refried beans are nice with roasted candy potatoes, too.

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Please let me understand how your beans end up within the feedback! I’m excited to listen to the way you get pleasure from these beans, and I really like listening to from you.

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