Easy Refried Beans
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegetarian
Easy Refried Beans
Description
The recipe starts by cooking roughly chopped onion and peeled garlic cloves in oil until the onions begin to brown. After that, drained canned beans are added along with chipotles in adobo and their sauce, cumin, salt, black pepper, and stock or water. The mixture simmers briefly to heat through and blend flavors. Then, the contents are blended until smooth to create the base of refried beans.
You can adjust the seasoning after blending, adding more salt or chipotle heat as desired. For a thicker consistency, the blended beans may be sautéed in oil or lard until some moisture evaporates and the beans thicken slightly. The resulting dish offers a smoky and spicy flavor profile with smooth texture and mild heat.
These beans can be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container, but it is best to consume them relatively soon as cooked beans do not keep long. The recipe notes mention different bean varieties commonly used, highlighting flexibility.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans or pinto beans
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup stock or water
Instructions
- Start by peeling 2 garlic cloves and roughly chopping 1/2 onion. Cook the onion and garlic in a dollop of oil over medium heat (you can leave the garlic cloves whole).
- Once the onion is starting to brown, approximately 5-8 minutes, add 1 can beans (drained and rinsed), 2 chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/2 cup stock (or water). Let simmer for a few minutes until heated through and then add everything to a blender, combining well.
- Take a final taste for seasoning and heat. Add more salt if necessary and if you want more heat you can add more chipotles (or adobo sauce).
- Serve as is or saute them in some oil (or lard!) over medium heat for a few minutes to thicken them up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. (Keep in mind that beans don't last long so eat 'em up soon!)
Notes
- Adjust bean consistency by adding water to thin or sautéing in oil to thicken as needed.
- Use canned black or pinto beans according to preference; both work well in this preparation.
- Freshly cracked black pepper enhances flavor and aroma.
- Store leftover beans in an airtight container and consume within a few days for best quality.
- Sauteing the blended beans in oil after blending improves thickness and flavor depth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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