Authentic Mexican Refried Beans
No Mexican meal is complete without creamy, flavorful refried beans! Made with black or pinto beans, this easy recipe delivers the perfect side dish.
Equipment
- Frying pan or cast-iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- potato masher or fork,
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter
- 2 cups 320 g diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon 15 g minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cans 15 ounces, or 425 g each pinto or black beans, with liquid
Instructions
- In a frying pan or cast-iron skillet, melt the nondairy butter over high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Add the beans with their liquid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mash the beans to your preferred consistency using a potato masher or fork.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve warm with tacos, burritos, nachos, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a light-bodied Tempranillo or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 4 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.4 g
