Easy Refried Black Beans

5 from 5 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Mexican

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Servings: - 8 servings

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 - 4 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

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil to medium-high and add garlic and diced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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.
Remove from heat when beans have thickened and excess liquid has evaporated.
Top with fresh cilantro before serving (optional).

Notes

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

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