How to Make Easy Refried Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Refried beans are a classic Mexican dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a topping for tacos or burritos, or as a dip for tortilla chips. While the name may suggest that the beans are fried twice, the truth is that they are only cooked once, then mashed and fried in oil, giving them a deliciously creamy texture and rich flavor.

Many people may be hesitant to make refried beans at home, assuming that they are difficult to prepare and require a long list of ingredients. However, this...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Country Crock® Spread
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans and cook, mashing with potato masher or fork, 4 minutes or until desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    134 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 453mg