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Refried Black Beans
Make restaurant-quality refried black beans at home - a creamy and flavorful Mexican staple, perfect for burritos, tacos, and nachos.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 2 tablespoons Crisco shortening
- dash of garlic powder
- Dash of Cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese, optional
- splash of milk, if needed
Instructions
- Combine beans, shortening, and spices in a pot over medium heat until beans are warmed through.
- Mash beans with a potato masher until creamy. Add cheese and milk, if desired until it’s the desired consistency.
- Serve on a Tostada shell with your favorite toppings or alongside Chicken Tacos and Spanish Rice.
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Notes
- Slow cooker directions: Add all of the ingredients in a crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. Mash with a potato masher or immersion blender before serving.
- Add all of the ingredients in a crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. Mash with a potato masher or immersion blender before serving.
- Storage. Once cooled, place the refried beans in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
189IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.