Refried Black Beans
Because refried black beans are so versatile and can be enjoyed plain or as a filling for enchiladas, tacos, burritos or omelets, they are a must in your stock of recipes. If youre cooking the beans from scratch, start with 1 1/2 cups dry beans; also, reserve 1 cup of…
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Because refried black beans are so versatile and can be enjoyed plain or as a filling for enchiladas, tacos, burritos or omelets, they are a must in your stock of recipes. If youre cooking the beans from scratch, start with 1 1/2 cups dry beans; also, reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid to use instead of the stock. Add a little water or stock to the beans when you rewarm them.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 tsp. chili powder, preferably chipotle
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked beans
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock or bean cooking liquid
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
Preparation
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapeño, and cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat until onions are softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin, and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium. Add 1 cup beans, 1/3 cup stock and salt. Using potato masher or back of spoon, mash beans into liquid. Continue cooking until liquid evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Add 1 more cup beans and 1/3 cup stock, and mash and cook again, stirring. Repeat, mashing and cooking and stirring, until liquid is absorbed and beans hold together, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice, and adjust salt to taste.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 275
- Carbohydrate Content 39 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 13 g
- Protein Content 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 330 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g