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Easy Refried Black Beans

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Making your own homemade refried black beans is a breeze. This Mexican-inspired side dish is created using just five simple ingredients and is both dairy-free and vegan-friendly! Makes 6 – 8 servings.

  • Author: Melissa Belanger
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 - 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 24 tablespoons diced green chilies
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, partly drained*
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil to medium-high and add garlic and diced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add beans, cumin and salt & pepper. As the beans cook, mash beans with a potato masher to desired consistency and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  3. Remove from heat when beans have thickened and excess liquid has evaporated.
  4. Top with fresh cilantro before serving (optional).

Notes

Do not completely drain the black beans, the aquafaba liquid helps create a fluffy texture. 

  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 149
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 571.5 mg
  • Fat: 4.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
  • Fiber: 8.7 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg