5 from 3 votes
Refried Black Beans
Whether it's a snack or part of a full meal, dig into this iconic dip that tastes like a Tex-Mex fiesta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
47 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, small, white
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder mild
- 2 black beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce cans
- 3/4 cup water plus more if needed, or vegetable broth
- lime juice of 1
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the drained black beans and water (or vegetable broth) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or broth if needed.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans until you reach the desired consistency.
- Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.